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1960 Map of Micaville

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Micaville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The South Toe River and North Toe River dominate this mountain landscape along the Mitchell and Yancey County border. The rugged terrain is deeply etched by mining history, evidenced by numerous strip mines and specific operations like the Sink Hole Mine and Hootowl Mine. The Clinchfield Railroad snakes through the river valleys, providing a vital transportation artery for industrial and rural communities including Micaville, Kona, and Boonford.

Local life centers on dispersed settlements and traditional landmarks, with numerous houses of worship such as Silver Chapel and Big Crabtree Church serving the area's residents. High peaks and named ridges like Thunderstruck Knob, Mine Knob, and Gouge Mountain rise above the valleys, while portions of the Pisgah National Forest mark the protected wilderness areas. Genealogy researchers will find several family-named burial grounds, including the Hughes, Wyatt, and Hensley cemeteries.