2013 Map of Horse Gap

About this map

The headwaters of the Reddies River define the topography of this Blue Ridge region, where the N Fork Reddies River, Middle Fork Reddies River, and S Fork Reddies River carve deep valleys through the high country. Small mountain communities such as Vannoy and Wilbar are situated along these watercourses, connected by winding routes like NC-1628 and the iconic Blue Ridge Pkwy. The map documents a landscape of significant elevation changes, punctuated by named gaps and peaks including Horse Gap, Sheets Gap, and Meditation Mountain. Along the northwestern edge, the parkway provides access to landmarks like the Jumpinoff Rock Overlook and Sheets Gap Overlook, offering perspectives on the drainages of Roan Cr and Darnell Cr. Farther south, the settlement of Shoe sits near Judd Mountain, illustrating the dispersed residential patterns typical of these North Carolina highlands.