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2019 Map of Fines Creek

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Fines Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Fines Creek and the surrounding Cove valley form the heart of this high-elevation landscape within the Pisgah National Forest. The map documents a deeply established mountain community defined by a dense network of family cemeteries, including Hiram Rogers Cem, Ferguson Cem, and Noland Cem, which offer significant genealogical value for researchers of Haywood County. The geography is dominated by high ridges and gaps, with Crabtree Bald and Sandymush Bald marking the horizon.

Transport and water routes are constrained by the steep terrain, centered on the Pigeon River and its tributaries like Rush Fork. Notable landmarks such as the New Hepco Bridge and Fines Creek Baptist Church serve as anchors for the local settlements. The map also captures several traditional high-country clearings like Crab Orchard Fields and Long Levels, illustrating the historic land-use patterns of the Blue Ridge Mountains.