2011 Map of Bakersville

About this map

Bakersville and its surrounding mountain gaps characterize this 2011 Mitchell County survey, which reveals a landscape defined by steep ridges and deep family histories. The settlement of Loafers Glory sits at a junction of valley roads, while Toecane and Red Hill anchor the southern reaches along the North Toe River. This area is dense with genealogical interest, preserving dozens of family-named burial grounds such as the Campbell Cemetery, Blevins Cemetery, and Green Young Cemetery. The topography rises sharply toward the east, culminating at Roan High Bluff and Beartown Mountain. These heights are broken by historic mountain passes like TollHouse Gap and Sarvis Gap, which long served as the primary conduits for travel between isolated communities like Buladean and Cooktown. The map captures the enduring rural character of the region, where numerous named branches and creeks like Big Rock Creek and Cane Creek dictate the layout of small settlements and family farms.