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2011 Map of Black Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Black Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Black Mountain and the high-elevation settlements of the Blue Ridge dominate this 2011 survey, showing the complex interaction between mountain topography and transportation infrastructure. The Swannanoa Tunnel and Swannanoa Gap mark the historic passage through the Eastern Continental Divide, a critical transit point for both rail and road. The area's development as a retreat and educational center is evident through sites like the North Carolina State Test Farm and various mountain camps near Ridgecrest.

Water management is a central theme, with the Black Mountain Reservoir and Lake Tomahawk serving the growing local population. The map tracks numerous family-named peaks and gaps, such as Kitsuma Peak, Dyeleaf Mountain, and Licklog Gap, which illustrate the long-standing nomenclature of these upland coves. To the south, the terrain falls away into the headwaters of the Broad River and Catawba River, while the northern section is defined by the course of the Swannanoa River through Grovestone.