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2013 Map of Globe

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Johns River headwaters define this Blue Ridge landscape, where steep ridges and deep hollows dictated the placement of small Appalachian settlements. Early 21st-century residential developments like The Forest at Blowing Rock and Laurel Park appear near the northern edge, contrasting with the more dispersed rural character of Globe, Upton, and Mulberry further south. The terrain is marked by numerous family-named peaks and ridges, including Tate Mountain, Staircase Mountain, and Billys Knob, alongside descriptive locations like Potts Hollow and Benson Hollow.

Transportation through this vertical environment relies on a network of winding roads such as Globe Rd and Mulberry Creek Rd, which follow the natural drainage patterns of Anthony Bolick Br and Mulberry Cr. Local recreation and community life are grounded in landmarks like Johns River Camp and Maple Grove, while the presence of the Yadkin River headwaters in the northeast corner highlights the area's role as a vital watershed. The map reveals how the modern road system, including Canyon Ln and Misty View Dr, has expanded into the high country while the original settlement nodes remain clustered in the flatter river bottoms.