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2016 Map of Bakersville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bakersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bakersville serves as the focal point of this Mitchell County landscape, where the valley floor meets the steep ascent of the Blue Ridge mountains. The map documents a dense network of family history through its numerous burial grounds, such as Bakersville Cem, Green Young Cem, and McKinney Cem. These sites are interspersed among small communities like Loafers Glory, Toecane, and McKinney Cove, illustrating the long-standing settlement patterns of the region's mountain hollows.

Elevations rise sharply to the north and east, defined by the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it traverses the high ridges near Roan Mtn and Roan High Bluff. The geography is deeply carved by watercourses like Big Rock Cr and Little Rock Cr, while the boundaries of the Pisgah National Forest and Cherokee National Forest frame the high-country wilderness. This survey details the transition from the concentrated streets of the county seat to the isolated gaps and knobs that define the North Carolina-Tennessee border.