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2022 Map of Maple Springs

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Maple Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The high ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains converge at the borders of Wilkes, Ashe, and Watauga Counties, where the Blue Ridge Parkway winds past Tomkins Knob. This landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, with numerous spurs like Laurel Spur Ridge and Ivy Point Ridge descending into the deep valleys of Stony Fork and the S Prong Lewis Fork.

Settlement is concentrated along the lower creek beds, notably at Harley and Maple Springs. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Stony Fork Church Cem and the Mountain View Baptist Church Rd. The presence of Mica Mines Ln near Parmer Mtn hints at the region's mineral extraction history, while the Mountains to Sea Trl follows the high ground, connecting the peaks and gaps of this mountain terrain.