1966 Map of Maple Springs

About this map

The Blue Ridge Parkway winds along the crest of the Blue Ridge in the mid-1960s, marking the intersection of Ashe and Wilkes counties. This mountain landscape is defined by its deep drainages and named ridges, where the headwaters of Stony Fork and the South Prong Lewis Fork carve through the high terrain. The map captures the scattered mountain settlements of Harley and Maple Springs during a period of transition, where established community hubs like Stony Fork Ch and Mountain View Ch serve the rural population.