1968 Map of Indian Valley

About this map

Indian Valley and Copper Valley anchor this 1968 study of the highlands where Floyd, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Carroll counties meet. The landscape is defined by the heavy dissection of Big Mountain and Knoll Mountain, with numerous small community centers marked by their proximity to local watercourses like Little Indian Creek and Greasy Creek. The map documents a rural infrastructure deeply tied to family and faith, featuring several namesake landmarks such as the Quesenberry Cemetery and the Big Sand Cemetery. Educational and social hubs are clearly noted, including the Indian Valley School and multiple country congregations like Bethel Chapel and the Christian Mission. Industrial activity is minimal but present via scattered resources like the Quarry near De Hart Mountain and a Gravel Pit along Deepwater Creek, reflecting the localized economy of the Blue Ridge foothills during this era.