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2016 Map of Horseshoe Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Horseshoe Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Massies Mill and Lanes Ford anchor the southwestern corner of this study, where the Tye River winds through a landscape dominated by the high ridges of the George Washington National Forest. The 2016 terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the heights of Three Ridges and Horseshoe Mountain down into the narrow agricultural corridors of Ginseng Hollow and Freshwater Cove. Long-standing community landmarks such as Bethlehem Cemetery and Jonesboro Cemetery provide specific points for genealogical research near the settlements of Roseland and Jonesboro.

Transport and recreation follow the contours of the land, with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traversing the western peaks near Chimney Rock. The map illustrates a network of hollows and coves, such as Shaeffers Hollow and Fortunes Cove, where small creek branches like E Br Hat Creek supported localized development. This modern survey effectively documents the intersection of protected federal wilderness and the persistent rural hamlets of Nelson County.