2016 Map of Ashford

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Linville Gorge and the heights of the Blue Ridge dominate this landscape on the border of Burke and McDowell counties. The North Fork Catawba River winds through the northwestern corner near Ashford, where the Honeycutt Tunnel pierces the terrain beneath Honeycutt Mtn. This modern survey illustrates the enduring footprint of small settlements and family history, marking Brown Cem in the north and Obeth Cem near Longtown in the southeast. Much of the central area is protected within the Pisgah National Forest, characterized by prominent peaks like Dobson Knob and Shortoff Mtn. In the south, the irregular shoreline of Lake James reaches into the hills at Black Bear Cove, showing where the waters of the Linville River and Paddy Cr meet the reservoir.