1960 Map of Bakersville

About this map

Bakersville serves as the focal point of this Mitchell County study, situated at the confluence of Cane Creek and White Oak Creek. The landscape is defined by the steep rises of Roan Mountain and Fork Mountain, where high-altitude landmarks like Roan High Bluff and Eagle Cliff overlook the deep valleys of the Pisgah National Forest. The settlement pattern reflects the topographic constraints of the Appalachian interior, with community life centered around small gaps and coves. Local genealogists will find an exceptional concentration of family-named landmarks, including the McKinney Cove and Gouge Cove areas. The map details a network of rural education and worship, from Middle District Sch in the north to Bowman High Sch near the county seat, alongside numerous hillside cemeteries like McKinney Cove Cem and Green Young Cem that mark the established family plots of the region.