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2019 Map of Burnt House

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Burnt House and Newberne anchor the rural landscape of this Ritchie and Gilmer County border region, where deeply incised stream valleys dictate the local geography. The winding course of the South Fork Hughes River cuts across the northern edge of the terrain, while the drainage systems of Slab Creek and Spruce Creek define the ridges and hollows that connect small settlements like Hazelgreen and Lawford.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through several established landmarks, including Mount Olive Cem and Bush Cem, as well as named topographic features like Mount Liberty Hill. The map also captures the local hydrography that likely supported early industry, noting Linn Cox's Mills and the perennial William Spring. A complex network of county roads, such as Hazelgreen Rd and Jessies Run Rd, follows the natural contours between Pine Low Gap and the various runs and forks that crisscross the quadrangle.