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2013 Map of Dysartsville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Dysartsville serves as a central point in this landscape where the Blue Ridge foothills begin to fold into significant peaks and hollows. The area is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the Little First Broad River and Silver Cr, which have carved out distinct features like West Hollow and Owl Hollow. Settlement is scattered, with Stewart Cove tucked between the rises of Allen Mountain and Biggerstaff Mountain.

A network of mountain passes, such as South Mountain Gap, Petty Gap, and Indian Grave Gap, illustrates the historic importance of geography in dictating movement through this terrain. Landmarks like the Muddy Creek B S A Lake and McCall Lake indicate modern land use, while family-named peaks such as Earl Mountain and Jim Long Mountain reflect the deep-rooted local genealogy of this McDowell County region. The numerous branches, such as Molly Fork and Somey Cr, show a well-watered environment that historically supported small-scale agriculture and timber operations.