2016 Map of Spruce Pine

About this map

The North Toe River winds through this section of the Blue Ridge, anchoring the industrial and civic life of Spruce Pine. By the mid-2010s, the area reflects a complex landscape of mineral extraction and education, home to the Spruce Pine Mine and Mayland Community Coll. The Clinchfield RR follows the river's bend, serving the mountain communities of Minpro, Altapass, and Penland. High elevation points like Big Bald and Chalk Mtn overlook the valley, while the Pisgah National Forest covers the higher ridges. This survey is particularly useful for genealogists, as it identifies numerous family burial grounds including Silvers Cem, Wiseman Cem, and McHone Cem, alongside larger sites like the Spruce Pine Memorial Cem. The road network, including the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, connects these disparate settlements across the Mitchell Co and Avery Co border.