2014 Map of Blacksburg North

About this map

The Broad River and its many tributaries, including the First Broad River and Bowens River, carve a complex network across the border of Cleveland County, North Carolina, and Cherokee County, South Carolina. This 2014 survey documents the landscape between the southern reaches of Shelby and the northern edge of Blacksburg. The terrain is marked by significant water features such as Styce Shoals and the Gaston Shoals Reservoir, which underscore the region's historical reliance on these waterways for power and transport. Numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Patterson Springs Cem and Youngs Grove Cem, are scattered throughout the rural landscape, offering valuable data for genealogical research. Smaller settlements like Earl, Buffalo, and Patterson Springs serve as local hubs, connected by a dense web of county roads and the prominent S Lafayette St corridor.