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2022 Map of Roaring Gap

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Roaring Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Rich Hill Mtn and the winding course of the Blue Ridge Parkway define the upper reaches of this landscape where the borders of Surry, Alleghany, and Wilkes counties converge. The area is characterized by a high-elevation network of ridges and peaks, including Lens Knob, Tar Ridge, and Stony Knob, which give rise to the headwaters of the Mitchell River and its various prongs. These waters flow southeastward, carved into the terrain alongside long-established mountain roads and timbered slopes.

Local settlement patterns are centered around small communities such as Roaring Gap and Devotion, where family history is preserved at the Walker Cem and Thompson Cem. The presence of Lake Louise and Lake Laurel reflects the development of the region's water resources amidst its dramatic topography. The map also traces historical travel corridors like Glade Valley Rd and the Old Railroad Grade Rd, providing a clear record of the infrastructure that connects these high-country outposts.