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1956 Map of Ashford

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Clinchfield railroad winds through the steep valleys of the Blue Ridge, passing through the Honeysuckle Tunnel as it follows the North Fork Catawba River near the small settlement of Ashford. This 1956 field-checked map captures the area before modern development altered the mountain landscape, highlighting the rural infrastructure of the Pisgah National Forest. In the south, the expansion of Lake James dominates the terrain where the Linville River and Catawba River converge. Local history and genealogy are preserved in the locations of the South Mtn Institute and small community gathering points like Oak Grove Ch and Longtown. The topography is defined by prominent peaks such as Shortoff Mtn and Dobson Knob, which flank the deep cut of the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain