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2013 Map of Glenville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The W Fork Tuckasegee River drainage dominates this mountain landscape, defined by high peaks and scattered rural settlements such as Glenville, Norton, and Shookville. The terrain is punctuated by significant vertical relief, with landmarks like Yellow Mountain Fire Tower and Rattlesnake Knob overlooking a network of creeks and falls, including Thurston Hatcher Falls and Onion Falls. The area's legacy of resource extraction and local transit is evidenced by the presence of Goodensville Mine Rd and numerous forest service routes.

Local history and genealogy are anchored in several family-named roads and landmarks, including Stewart Cemetary Rd and Zeb Buchanan Rd. The settlement pattern follows the contours of the land, with communities like Bessie and Erastus situated along narrow valleys and ridge gaps such as Cullowhee Gap and Berry Gap. The map details the intricate hydrography of the region, from the Shoal Cr to the Grassy Cr, illustrating the rugged topography of western North Carolina.