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2017 Map of Blacksburg South

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Blacksburg South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Broad River carves a winding path through this region of Cherokee County, defining a landscape shaped by water and high ground. South of Blacksburg, the river flows past Goat Island and through The Rapids, eventually reaching the complex archipelago of Ninetynine Islands. Significant elevation changes are marked by prominent features such as Draytonville Mtn and McKowns Mtn, while the proximity of Silver Mine Ridge hints at the area's geological and mineral history.

Settlement patterns are anchored by established locales like Draytonville, East Gaffney, and the riverside community of Cherokee Falls. For those researching local lineages, the map includes several burial sites including Blacksburg Cem, Lipscomb Cem, and Galilee Cem. The northern portion is characterized by man-made water features such as Lake Whelchel, which stands in contrast to the numerous natural tributaries like Buffalo Creek and Cherokee Cr that feed the river system.