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1946 Map of Craggy Pinnacle

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Pisgah National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape in Buncombe County, where the high ridges of the Great Craggy Mountains are traversed by the winding Blue Ridge Parkway. The terrain is defined by extreme elevation changes, rising from the settlement at Riceville to the prominent peak of Craggy Pinnacle. The presence of numerous family-named burial grounds like Anderson Cem and Paint Fork Cem alongside rural congregations at Browns Chapel and Riceville Ch indicates a deeply rooted mountain community. Water management is a central feature of the area, evidenced by the Beetree Reservoir, Woodfin Res, and Weaverville Reservoir, which capture runoff from the surrounding peaks. In the northern reaches, the small settlement of Paint Fork sits near the headwaters of Flat Cr, while isolated landmarks like the Lookout Tower on Little Snowball Mtn overlook the complex network of coves and gaps.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1946
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain