1960 Map of Spruce Pine
USGS Topo · Published 1962About this map
The North Toe River and South Toe River converge near the mountain town of Spruce Pine, which serves as the industrial and transport hub for this portion of the Blue Ridge. The town's development is closely tied to the Clinchfield RR, which threads through the valley and utilizes the Vance Tunnel and Ridge Tunnel to navigate the steep grade toward Altapass. This 1960 survey highlights the region's diverse mineral economy, documented through numerous extraction sites like the Chestnut Flats Mine, Gusher Knob Mine, and an Open pit mine on Wolfden Ridge. Higher elevations are dominated by the Pisgah National Forest, including prominent peaks such as Big Bald and Gusher Knob. Local history is preserved in the location of several country churches and family burial grounds, such as Whites Memorial Ch and the McKinney Cem, alongside civic landmarks like the Harris High Sch.
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Editions of this 1960 Spruce Pine Map
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Historical Maps of Spruce Pine Through Time
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