2010 Map of Cliffield Mountain

About this map

Cliffield Mountain and the surrounding Blue Ridge peaks dominate this 2010 topographic study, which tracks the complex drainage systems of the Green River and Hungry River. The landscape is characterized by narrow gaps and high ridges, including Deep Gap and Rich Mountain Gap, which have historically dictated the movement of people and livestock through Henderson County. Small mountain settlements and crossroads like Union Hill, Baxter, and Mill Corner serve as anchors for the local community, while numerous family burying grounds such as Stepp Cemetery and Jones-Price Cemetery offer significant points of interest for genealogists tracing ancestral homesteads. Civil engineering and water management are evident at the Larry Ball Dam and Pegram Lake Dam, alongside natural landmarks like the Bradley Falls waterfall. The network of winding mountain roads, including Old Howard Gap Rd and Big Hungry Rd, follows the difficult contours of the terrain, connecting isolated valleys and summits.