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1997 Map of Craggy Pinnacle

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Craggy Pinnacle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The high ridges of Pisgah National Forest and Pisgah Game Land dominate this survey, centered on the dramatic elevations between Craggy Pinnacle and Craggy Knob. The winding path of the Blue Ridge Parkway carves through the terrain, passing landmark locations such as Rattlesnake Lodge and the Lookout Tower atop Little Snowball Mtn. Below the peaks, the landscape transitions into narrow valleys where small settlements and community landmarks are gathered.

In the southern reaches, the Beetree Reservoir serves as a significant hydrologic feature, surrounded by local institutions like Beetree Ch and the community of Riceville. Genealogists will find several family burial grounds, including Ballard Cem and Webb Cem, tucked into the folds of the mountains. This edition also highlights specialized mountain retreats and camps, such as Camp Sequoyah and the Blackberry Inn, reflecting the area's mid-century character as a destination for recreation and seasonal residence.