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2019 Map of Buffalo Cove

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Buffalo Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Buffalo Cove and the surrounding river valleys of Caldwell County are the focus of this 2019 survey, illustrating the complex drainage of the Yadkin River and its numerous tributaries like Buffalo Cr. The map details the transition from the relatively flat valley floor at Yadkin Valley and Happy Valley to the steep, wooded terrain of the Pisgah National Forest. Small settlements such as Finley, Richland, and Legerwood are situated along the lower elevations, while the higher ridges are marked by features like Winding Stairs Mtn and Raven Rock Knob.

The landscape is defined by the winding paths of rural roads like Buffalo Cove Rd and State Rd 1568, which follow the natural contours of the creeks. Geologic and geographic landmarks such as Silvervale Falls, Haunted Cove, and Cones Lake provide specific points of interest for those studying the local topography. The boundary lines between Watauga, Caldwell, and Wilkes counties intersect along these northern ridges, marking old jurisdictional divisions in the heart of the Blue Ridge.