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2022 Map of Ashford

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Ashford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Ashford and the surrounding high country of the Pisgah National Forest are defined by the dramatic descent of the Linville River toward the northern reaches of Lake James. This 2022 survey captures the modern landscape of the Linville Gorge, where the drainage of the Catawba River meets the steep slopes of Shortoff Mtn and Linville Mtn. The map documents a blend of conservation land and established rural life, noting local anchors such as Oak Grove Baptist Church/Cem and Obeth Cem.

Transport history is preserved through the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trl, which winds through the terrain alongside newer systems like the Wimba Loop Trl and Tindo Loop Trl. From the settlement of North Cove in the west to the community of Longtown in the southeast, the map illustrates the persistence of small mountain communities amidst protected wilderness and the intricate web of creeks like Paddy Cr and Honeycutt Cr.