2011 Map of Enka

About this map

Candler and the surrounding Buncombe County landscape are depicted here at a period of established suburban and industrial development west of Asheville. The map centers on the Hominy Creek valley, where the legacy of the American Enka Company is visible through Enka Village, Enka Lake, and the Enka Quarry. Residential expansion is evident in neighborhoods like Woodside Hills and Candler Heights, while the transportation corridor of Us HWY 19-23 and the Southern railroad line dictate the layout of local commerce. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites including Pisgah View Memorial Park, Gudger Cemetery, and Harkins Cemetery. The terrain is defined by numerous coves and gaps, such as Milksick Cove and Spivey Gap, illustrating how the community integrated with the ridges of Piney Mountain and Deaver View Mountain.