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2010 Map of Laurel Springs

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Laurel Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

South Fork New River winds through this section of the Blue Ridge, where the landscape is defined by the high elevations of The Peak and Rattlesnake Mountain. The 2010 topography shows a network of rural communities, including the mining heritage area of Ore Knob and the settlement of Laurel Springs to the east. This era's infrastructure is documented through secondary roads like Ore Valley Rd and the presence of Skyland Airport north of Nathans Creek.

Genealogists can identify several local burial grounds, such as Matt Carson Cemetery and Mount Carmel Cemetery, which provide anchors for family history research in this part of Ashe County. The drainage patterns of Cranberry Creek and Peak Creek illustrate the complex watershed that flows into the New River. Small crossroads like Transou and Scottville remain distinct points on the map, reflecting the persistent rural settlement patterns of the North Carolina highlands.