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2011 Map of Burnsville

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Burnsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Burnsville serves as the central hub of this North Carolina highland region, where the Cane River and its numerous tributaries like Banks Creek and Phipps Creek carve through the mountain landscape. The map reveals a community structured around both its natural geography and institutional presence, featuring the North Carolina State Prison Camp and the Mount Mitchell Boys Camp. Historical land use is evident in the presence of the Ray Mine and several family-named burial grounds, including the Dellinger Cemetery and Roland Cemetery.

Transportation through the gaps, such as Cox Creek Gap and Wolfpit Gap, connects smaller settlements like Day Book—complete with its Day Book Post Office—and Toledo to the larger town center. The terrain is marked by significant peaks including Mount Mitchell and Beebranch Mountain, while the NW International Dam on the North Toe River highlights the management of the area's water resources during the early 21st century.