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1947 Map of Cliffield Mtn

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Cliffield Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The Blue Ridge escarpment dominates this 1946 field study, where the border between Henderson and Polk counties follows the high mountain ridges. The landscape is defined by the steep descent toward the Green River, which carves through a dramatic gorge known as The Narrows. Small upland communities and family enclaves are scattered throughout the valleys, connected by winding routes like Sugarloaf Rd and Blue Ridge Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can find numerous small burial grounds and landmarks, including Stepp Cem, Patty Cem, and Jones-Price Cem. The settlement at Dana is anchored by the Dana School, while rural spiritual life is represented by Edith Grove Church and Macedonia Church. From the height of Cliffield Mtn to the waters of Palmetto Lake, the map documents the traditional crossroads and family-named features of the North Carolina mountains before modern development.