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2022 Map of Bakersville

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Bakersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Bakersville serves as a focal point along the North Toe River, where the Mitchell County Courthouse anchors the local community. The landscape is defined by the significant elevation of the Blue Ridge, featuring landmarks such as Roan Mtn and Roan High Bluff along the state line. This survey captures a network of small, established settlements like Loafers Glory, Toecane, and Buladean that follow the narrow valley floors and creek beds.

Genealogists will find a high density of family burial grounds throughout the hollows, including the Ledford Cem, Gouge Cem, and Harrell Cem. Transportation in the region is a mix of winding mountain roads and the prominent Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which skirts the eastern ridges. The presence of named peaks like Pumpkin Patch Mtn and gaps such as Garland Gap illustrates the complex topography that has historically dictated the settlement patterns of Mitchell County.