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2011 Map of Micaville

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Micaville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Micaville and the winding course of the North Toe River anchor this 2011 survey, showing a landscape defined by industrial activity and deep-rooted family history. The region's mineral heritage is prominent at the Sink Hole Mine and Hootowl Mine, alongside modern water management at Deneen Dam. Numerous crossroads and small settlements like Double Island, Kona, and Bandana are connected by a network of winding roads such as Roses Branch Rd and Johnson Hollow Rd.

Genealogists will find an extensive record of local family sites, including the Thomas Cemetery, Riddle Cemetery, and Gouge Cemetery. The topography is a complex system of ridges and peaks, from Thunderstruck Knob to Rattlesnake Ridge, which channel drainage into numerous tributaries like Little Crabtree Creek and Sink Hole Creek. This map documents the persistent settlement patterns of western North Carolina, where small communities like Boonford and Wing remain clustered along the river valleys and mountain gaps.