2019 Map of Benn Knob

About this map

Benn Knob and the surrounding peaks of the South Mountains dominate this 2019 survey, where the borders of Burke, Rutherford, and Cleveland counties converge. The terrain is defined by a series of steep ridges and knobs, including Hickorynut Mtn and Bumgarther Mtn, which separate the headwaters of the First Broad River from the north-flowing Jacob Fork. While much of the northern landscape is accessible only by paths like the Lower CCC Trail or Raven Rock Trail, the southern portion near the settlement of Casar shows more established road networks. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies significant landmarks such as the Mount Pleasant Church Cem and Mount Moriah Cem, along with former civic sites like the Moriah School Rd. The drainage patterns, from Shinny Cr to No Business Cr, reveal a landscape shaped by narrow hollows and high gaps like Woods Gap and Walnut Gap.