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2013 Map of Baldwin Gap

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The N Fork New River carves through the mountain landscape of northwestern Ashe County, serving as the central geographic feature for the scattered settlements and ridges documented in 2013. The area is defined by high-elevation landmarks such as The Peak and Pond Mountain, with the community of Ashland situated near the river's eastern bend. Local infrastructure follows the winding terrain, connecting smaller pockets like Green Valley and Sutherland via roads that often trace the path of creeks like Brush Fork and Roundabout Cr.

Genealogists and local historians can find numerous family-named hollows and landmarks, including Payne Hollow, Dunn Hollow, and Amber Gap. The map also captures the location of Long Hope Falls on the southern edge of the quadrangle. These labels reflect a rural pattern of development where geography dictated the placement of homesteads and schools, such as the area near Rash School Rd, while maintaining the distinct character of individual knobs like Lihue Knob and Buck Knob.