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1968 Map of Woolwine

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

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Sugarloaf Mountain and the high ridges of the Blue Ridge dominate this 1960s landscape along the border of Floyd and Patrick counties. The Blue Ridge Parkway winds through the northern section, passing through Tuggle Gap and leading toward the Rocky Knob Recreation Area. This era shows a transition between traditional mountain livelihoods and growing public recreation, as campgrounds and overlooks appear alongside older landmarks like Rakes Millpond.

Deep in the valleys, small communities like Woolwine and West Liberty are the centers of local life, supported by several rural congregations including Dillons Chapel, Fairview Ch, and Thomas Grove Ch. The complex drainage of the Smith River and its various forks, such as the North Prong Smith River and Rock Castle Creek, define the settlement patterns here, where family cemeteries and spurs like Conners Spur reflect generations of residents tied to this high country terrain.