2013 Map of Deep Gap

About this map

S Fork New River and its tributary Pine Run carve through the high terrain of the Blue Ridge, anchoring a landscape of small settlements and mountain passes. The communities of Rutherwood, Laxon, and Bamboo are connected by a network of winding roads like Old US Hwy 421 S and Blue Ridge Pkwy. The map reveals a dense concentration of named gaps and knobs, including Days Gap, Deadman Gap, and Watson Gap, which historically dictated travel and settlement patterns throughout Watauga County. In the southern reach of the quadrangle, the terrain rises toward Sampson Mountain and High Peak, where numerous creeks such as Dugger Cr and Swift Ford Br drain the slopes. The inclusion of Grandview Overlook along the parkway highlights the region's transition into a destination for its far-reaching vistas, even as small pockets like Hogetown and Triplett maintain their local identity.