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2019 Map of Ashford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Linville Gorge dominates the eastern portion of this landscape, where the Linville River carves through the terrain between Linville Mtn and Shortoff Mtn. This area within the Pisgah National Forest contains specialized geographical markers like Rock Jock and Pinch-In, illustrating the complex topography of the Blue Ridge mountains. To the south, the waters of Lake James reach into Black Bear Cove, marking the transition from high ridgelines to the reservoir system.

Genealogists and local historians will find several significant community markers, including the Oak Grove Baptist Church and Cemetery and the Brown Cem near Ashford. The historic route of the Overmountain Victory (South) trail winds through the central valley, passing near the settlement of North Cove. Industrial and transit history is evidenced by the Wolf Pit mining site and the Honeycutt Tunnel, which pierces through Honeycutt Mtn to the north.