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2019 Map of Asheville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Asheville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The French Broad River and Swannanoa River converge at the heart of this Buncombe County landscape, defining the urban and industrial layout of Asheville. This detailed survey captures the city's complex neighborhood structure, from the established residential blocks of Kenilworth and Montford Hills to the rail-oriented industrial corridors near Murphy Junction. The presence of the Southern Ry line winding through the river valleys illustrates the historical reliance on these waterways for transport and commerce.

Bordering the urban center, the Blue Ridge Parkway skirts the southern and eastern ridges, providing a stark contrast between the city's development and the protected lands of the Pisgah National Forest. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds documented, including Green Hills Cem, South Asheville Cem, and Sunset Cem. From the heights of Beaucatcher Mtn to the southern reaches of Biltmore Forest, the map provides a precise record of the regional topography and civil infrastructure.