2016 Map of Dunsmore Mountain

About this map

Pisgah National Forest dominates this mountainous landscape where Buncombe, Henderson, and Transylvania counties converge. The high-elevation terrain is defined by the winding route of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which traverses the ridges through a series of engineering feats including the Ferrin Knob Tunnel Number 1, Beaverdam Tunnel, and Young Pisgah Ridge Tunnel. Small settlements like Beaverdam and South Hominy are situated in the lower valleys, while the higher elevations are marked by peaks such as Dunsmore Mountain and Young Pisgah Mtn. Genealogists may find interest in the isolated O'Kelley Cem and Stuart Cem, which remain as markers of early upland residency. The intricate drainage network, including Glady Fork and McKinney Cr, illustrates the complex watershed that flows from these Appalachian summits toward McElrath Lake.