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1967 Map of Horseshoe Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Horseshoe Mountain dominates this interior section of Nelson County, where the Blue Ridge highlands meet the upper drainage of the Tye River. The settlement pattern in the late 1960s follows the narrow valley floors, concentrated in small communities like Massies Mill, which features a local Massies Mill Sch, and Roseland near the southern edge. The terrain is defined by steep ridges and deep coves, including Fortunes Cove and Polly Wright Cove, which illustrate the traditional isolation of these mountain hollows. High-altitude landmarks such as Chimney Rock and Three Ridges sit within the George Washington National Forest, crossed by the Appalachian Trail. Cultural life is marked by numerous rural sanctuaries like Zion Hill Ch and Mt Pleasant Ch, serving families scattered through the gaps and along the winding courses of Hat Creek and its many branches.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1967
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain