2022 Map of Todd

About this map

The South Fork New River meanders through this high-elevation landscape, defining the topography and historical travel routes between Ashe Co and Watauga Co. The settlement of Todd sits at a critical junction of the river and winding mountain roads like Carter Miller Rd, serving as a primary focal point for local history in this area. To the northeast, the terrain rises toward Queen Ridge and Simone Mtn, while the community of Baldwin and its Bethany Cem overlook the valley floor. Genealogists will find significant value in the scattered burial grounds, including Mount Pleasant Cem near Solo and Howell Cem near Pine Orchard. The map illustrates a complex network of named ridges and knobs, such as Laurel Knob Mtn and Third Knob, which have long shaped the agrarian and residential patterns of this part of the Blue Ridge.