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2013 Map of Benn Knob

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

South Mountains terrain dominates this North Carolina landscape, where numerous high peaks and spurs form a complex watershed for the First Broad River and its tributaries. The terrain is marked by numerous family-named peaks such as Bumgarther Mountain, Squire Knob, and Painter Knob, indicating a history of long-standing local landholding in the region. The drainage network is particularly intricate, with Pot Br, Brier Cr, and Nettle Br carving deep into the ridges.

Settlement is concentrated in the southern valleys, most notably at New Home. The road network reflects the cultural history of the area, with names like Moriah School Rd and Mount Zion Church Rd pointing toward the historic community centers of the rural South. High-altitude utility is represented by the Horse Ridge Lookout Tower, while mountain passes like Walnut Gap and Gibbs Gap show the traditional routes through the high country.