2019 Map of Chestnut Mountain

About this map

Pisgah National Forest dominates this landscape where the boundaries of Avery, Burke, and Caldwell Counties meet. The settlement of Mortimer sits along the Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River, an area characterized by steep drainage systems like Harper Creek and Steeles Creek. This terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and ridges, including the namesake Chestnut Mountain, Sugar Knob, and the distinctive Windling Stair Knob. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as Dixon Springs and the Parks Cemetery located near the southern edge of the quadrangle. Transportation throughout these highlands relies on a network of established paths and roads like the Greentown Shortcut and Mortimer Piedmont road, connecting small communities like Kawana and Cold Springs through narrow gaps such as Licklog Gap.