2019 Map of Globe

About this map

Blowing Rock sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape where the Watauga Co Caldwell Co line traverses the steep terrain of the Blue Ridge. The area is defined by the deep valleys of the Johns River and Boone Fork, surrounding the community of Globe and the historic Pisgah National Forest. This survey captures the transition from the developed ridges near the Blue Ridge Parkway to the remote valley settlements like Upton and Maple Grove. A high density of family-named burial grounds, including the Herman Cem, Harrison Cem, and Edmisten Cem, points to a long history of generational homesteading. Notable topographical landmarks such as Backbone Ridge and Staircase Mtn dominate the vertical relief, while the Watauga Turnpike traces the rugged western boundary.