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2016 Map of Grandfather Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Grandfather Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Blue Ridge Parkway winds through this high-elevation landscape, where the borders of Avery, Watauga, and Caldwell counties converge. The rugged topography is defined by massive formations such as Linville Bluffs, The Sphinx Rock, and the iconic Mile High Swinging Bridge. Historically significant routes like the Old Yonahloosee Rd and the Watauga Turnpike highlight the area's transition from early mountain passage to a recreational destination.

Within the Pisgah National Forest, small settlements and family outposts remain visible. Gragg and Roseborough represent the enduring communities of the Blue Ridge, supported by landmarks like Tanglewood Cem and Gragg Cem. The map tracks numerous watercourses, from the headwaters of the Linville River to the drainage of Wilson Cr, providing a detailed look at the watersheds that shaped the local timber and tourism economies during this period.