2011 Map of Norfork SE

Navigation through this backcountry in the early 21st century relied on a network of ridge-running roads such as Merrill Ridge Rd and Tie Ridge Rd. For local history researchers, the map provides precise locations for family-named landmarks like Sandy Ridge and recreational points such as the Barkshed Picnic Area along Barkshed Creek. The distribution of springs and creek forks illustrates a landscape where geography and water access historically dictated the movement of people and the placement of mountain lookouts.