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2013 Map of Bat Cave

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bat Cave
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Bat Cave and Gerton anchor this survey of the Blue Ridge landscape, where the Broad River carves its way through a series of steep gaps and high summits. This 2013 data illustrates the intricate network of mountain roads and family homesteads that define the region. Named peaks such as Bearwallow Mountain and Whiteside Mountain dominate the terrain, while numerous water features like Toms Falls, Bead and Lace Falls, and the iconic Hickorynut Falls highlight the verticality of the drainage basins.

Settlement patterns are concentrated in the valleys at Edneyville and the milling site at Maxwell Mill, showing how the geography dictated local development. The presence of Chestnut Hill and Ottanola among the ridges provides specific points of interest for genealogists tracing ancestors in this part of Henderson County. The map also documents the proximity of Chimney Rock, where the steep cliffs of the Broad River gorge create a dramatic transition in the landscape.