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2016 Map of Brevard

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Brevard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The French Broad River winds through this mountain landscape, anchoring a region defined by its complex topography and the historic growth of Brevard. This survey reveals the transition from the concentrated street grid of North Brevard to the outlying residential developments of Sherwood Forest and Sherwood Terrace to the south. The area’s genealogical value is high, with numerous family and community burial grounds documented, including the Evergreen Gillespie Cem, Shady Grove Cem, and Wilson Cem.

Natural landmarks like Sugar Loaf Mtn and Dunns Rock overlook the valley, while the Tennessee Valley Divide snakes across the southern portion of the sheet. Modern infrastructure like the Brevard Airport and various bridges, such as Elm Bend Bridge, signify the mid-century expansion of Transylvania County. The presence of Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge mountain chain highlights the protected wilderness that borders these Piedmont communities.