2022 Map of Celo

About this map

The South Toe River carves a deep valley through the high peaks of the Black Mountains in Yancey County. Small riverside communities such as Celo, Hamrick, and Busick serve as focal points for a landscape dominated by the Pisgah National Forest. The map is particularly rich in genealogical data, documenting numerous family-named burial sites including Gibbs Cem, Robinson Cem, and Grindstaff Cem. These small cemeteries are frequently positioned on elevated ground above the river's tributaries, such as Brown Cr and Whiteoak Cr.