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2013 Map of Dunsmore Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Dunsmore Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Dunsmore Mountain and its surrounding peaks define a landscape heavily shaped by mid-century conservation and transportation engineering. The Blue Ridge Pkwy traverses the central terrain, utilizing complex infrastructure including the Pisgah Ridge Tunnel and the three numbered Ferrin Knob Tunnels to navigate the steep gaps. This modern roadway contrasts with the older settlement patterns found at South Hominy and Stony Fork, where roads like Davis Chapel Rd and Chestnut Creek Rd follow the natural drainage of S Hominy Cr.

Public land use is prominent, evidenced by the North Mills River Recreation Area and the Lake Powhatan Campground. The inclusion of the Ferin Fire Tower on Ferrin Knob highlights the era's ongoing reliance on fixed observation points for forest management. For genealogists and local historians, family-named landmarks like McElrath Lake and Harriet Cove provide concrete points of connection to the residents who worked these slopes before the expansion of the National Forest.