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1967 Map of Buffalo Cove

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Buffalo Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Yadkin River defines the lower elevations of this survey, winding through the valley where the settlements of Patterson, Legerwood, and Yadkin Valley are situated. This area reflects a mid-20th-century rural landscape transitioning into the protected boundaries of the Pisgah National Forest. Significant local institutions like the Patterson Sch and various houses of worship, including Nebbins Chapel and the Chapel of Rest, serve as focal points for the surrounding mountain communities.

Elevations rise sharply from the riverbanks toward the Blue Ridge, marked by prominent heights such as White Rock Mtn and Stone Mtn. The terrain is deeply dissected by a network of waterways like Buffalo Branch and Rockhouse Creek. The presence of Silvervale Falls and landmarks like the Winding Stairs Mountain illustrate the steep topographic relief that historically dictated movement and settlement patterns throughout these mountain coves.