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2013 Map of Bakersville

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bakersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Bakersville serves as the focal point of this Mitchell County landscape, where the Toe River winds through the southern terrain near Toecane and Loafers Glory. The map reveals a dense network of mountain communities and family-named landmarks, reflecting the deep-rooted settlement patterns of the Blue Ridge. To the north, the elevation climbs toward Roan Mountain Gardens Picnic Area Forest Service, situated near the Tennessee border.

The geography is defined by high ridges and gaps that dictated historical travel routes, such as Pumpkin Patch Gap and Peterson Gap. These natural corridors connect smaller settlements like Buladean and Honeycutt. Notable water features including Big Rock Cr and Cane Cr drain the hollows, while prominent peaks like Shepherd Mountain and Pumpkin Patch Mountain dominate the horizon. The presence of a Gravel Pit near the river suggests localized industrial activity amidst the predominantly rural and residential landscape.