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2019 Map of Bat Cave

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Gerton and the surrounding high-elevation settlements in the Blue Ridge mountains define this landscape at the intersection of Henderson, Buncombe, and Rutherford counties. The terrain is marked by prominent peaks such as Bearwallow Mtn, Little Pisgah Mtn, and the distinctive Chimney Rock Mtn overlooking Lake Lure. A high density of rural cemeteries, including the Barnwell Family Cem and Connor Cem, points to deep-rooted ancestral ties across the gaps and ridges.

Waterways like the Broad River and Little Hungry River carve through the topography, while clusters of community life are anchored by institutions like the Liberty Baptist Church Graveyard and Edneyville United Methodist Church Graveyard. The map details the proximity of Chimney Rock Village to the dramatic Hickorynut Gap, illustrating the complex network of mountain roads and hollows that connect these upland communities.