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1959 Map of Globe, 1962 Print
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1959 Map of Globe

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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Pisgah National Forest and the Daniel Boone Wildlife Management Area dominate this section of the Blue Ridge, where the headwaters of the Johns River descend through deep gaps and hollows. The settlement of Globe sits at the confluence of several mountain branches, serving as a focal point for local history with the Globe Ch and Globe Cem. The map reveals a landscape defined by family history, evidenced by numerous burial grounds such as McLean Cem, Moore Cem, and Gregg Cem tucked away on the slopes. In the northern reaches, the edge of Blowing Rock and Moses H Cone Memorial Park mark the transition toward the high crests of the Blue Ridge. The geography is characterized by prominent ridges like Backbone Ridge and Wilson Ridge, which directed the early road networks and established the boundaries for the mountain communities found here in the late 1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain