1968 Map of Woolwine

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The Blue Ridge Parkway meanders along the crest of the Blue Ridge in this 1968 survey, tracing the border between Floyd and Patrick counties. This high-country landscape is defined by its prominent summits, including Rocky Knob, Panther Knob, and Twelve O'clock Knob, all within the Rocky Knob Recreation Area. This region preserved a distinct mountain-rural character late into the twentieth century, with family-centered landmarks like Rakes Millpond and scattered congregations such as Fairview Ch and Thomas Grove Ch anchoring the high gaps. In the valleys below, the Smith River and Jill Creek provide the primary drainage for small settlements like Woolwine and Tuggle Gap. Genealogists will find a high density of rural cemeteries and country churches, including Jacks Creek Ch and West Liberty Ch, which speak to the area's deep-rooted community structure.