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2016 Map of Fines Creek

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Fines Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The mountain settlements of Fines Creek and Cove anchor this area of western North Carolina, where the landscape is defined by its numerous family cemeteries and steep drainage basins. Family history is deeply etched into the geography, evidenced by sites like Hiram Rogers Cem, Newton Rogers Cem, and Thad Rogers Cem situated near Fines Creek Memorial Baptist Church. These labels reflect a long-standing kinship with the land in the high country.

The terrain transitions from the Pigeon River in the west through a series of high ridges and gaps, including Snake Den Ridge and Martha Green Gap. Within the Pisgah National Forest, the map identifies specific tracts and clearings such as Sams Land and Crab Orchard Fields. The orientation of roads like Copperhead Rd and Black Bear Cove follows the natural contours of the deep coves, such as Ledford Cove and Buckeye Cove, illustrating how topography has dictated local development.