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2022 Map of Bat Cave

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Broad River carves its way through the dramatic landscape of the Hickory Nut Gorge, a region defined by steep elevation changes and dense mountain topography. This modern survey illustrates the proximity of Bat Cave to Chimney Rock Village, where the terrain rises sharply from the river banks to prominent peaks like Bearwallow Mtn and Shumont. The map detail reveals a high density of rural cemeteries and churches, such as the Barnwell Baptist Church Graveyard and the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Cem, reflecting a long-established mountain community culture.

Transport routes like Alt 74 and 64 follow the natural contours of the river valley, connecting smaller settlements like Gerton and Edneyville. The Tennessee Valley Divide snakes across the northwestern corner, marking a significant hydrologic boundary. Researchers can trace family history through numerous labeled graveyards, including the Barnwell Family Cem, which are often located near older homesteads tucked into the gaps of the Blue Ridge.