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1967 Map of Deep Gap

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Deep Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Blue Ridge Parkway curves across the high crests of this landscape, tracing the continental divide through the mountains of Watauga County. The survey shows a region defined by high-altitude ridges and deep drainages, including Blue Ridge and Osborne Mtn. Small communities and family-named homesteads are scattered along the winding roads, with Bamboo, Triplett, and Aho serving as local hubs. Religious life is well-documented through numerous country churches such as Laurel Springs Ch and the Holy Trinity Chapel near Deep Gap.

The terrain is marked by significant peaks like Dugger Mtn, which features a Lookout Tower, and Bald Mountain near the northern border with Ashe County. Many geographic features are tied to local families and natural landmarks, from Goshen Hill to Bentley Knob. The map also captures the recreational aspects of the mid-century mountains, noting scenic points like Grandview Overlook and Stony Fork Valley Overlook along the parkway.