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1968 Map of Whitehead

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Whitehead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The high ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains define this 1968 survey of the border between Alleghany and Wilkes counties. Much of the southern landscape is preserved within the Doughton Recreation Area and the Thurmond Chatham Wildlife Management Area, featuring landmarks such as the Brinegar Cabin and the Caudill Cabin. The Blue Ridge Parkway winds along the crest, passing several scenic points including Alligator Back and Bluff Mountain.

To the north, the terrain transitions into a patchwork of rural settlements and family-named features centered around Whitehead. Scattered mountain congregations such as Antioch Ch and Union Ch serve the local community, while many small family cemeteries like the Antioch Cem and Stamper Cem are found near the headwaters of the Little River. The topography is marked by prominent peaks such as Betsy Peak, The Peak, and Fender Mtn.