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1968 Map of Laurel Fork

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Laurel Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Blue Ridge crest dictates the character of this 1968 landscape, where the Blue Ridge Parkway winds through the southern portion of the map along the border of Carroll and Patrick counties. This high-altitude terrain is defined by a dense network of mountain streams, most notably Big Reed Island Creek and its many tributaries like Potters Br and Pipestem Br. The settlement pattern reflects a dispersed rural community centered around small crossroads such as Laurel Fork and Gladesboro.

Genealogists and local historians will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including numerous rural houses of worship like Crooked Oak Ch, Rome Ch, and the Stone Mtn Ch. The map also records the location of the Laurel Fork Sch and prominent local elevations such as Jackson Knob, Gibson Knob, and Groundhog Mtn. Dozens of unmarked cemeteries (Cem) are noted throughout the hills, providing a detailed record of family burial sites adjacent to farmsteads and ridges.