2019 Map of Roaring Gap

About this map

Blue Ridge Parkway winds through this high-country landscape, marking the transition across the crest of the Blue Ridge where Alleghany, Surry, and Wilkes counties meet. This area is defined by its dramatic relief, where the plateau drops toward the headwaters of the Mitchell River. Small mountain communities like Hare, Rich Hill, and Roaring Gap are connected by a network of winding roads, including the significant Old Railroad Grade Rd near Doughton. Genealogists will find several rural burial grounds preserved in these hills, such as Mountain View Cem, Thompson Cem, and Walker Cem. The presence of Lake Louise and Lake Laurel provides a contrast to the many rushing streams like Big Sandy Cr and Thompsons Br that carve through the ridges, including Tar Ridge and Rich Hill Mtn.