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2022 Map of Grandfather Mountain

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Grandfather Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The High Country of North Carolina is defined here by the steep elevations of Grandfather Mtn and the deep drainage basins of the Pisgah National Forest. This 2022 survey captures the complex topography where the Tennessee Valley Divide separates waters flowing toward the Gulf from those headed to the Atlantic. Settlement patterns follow the high gaps and river valleys, with Linville and Grandfather Village positioned near the western slopes, while smaller communities like Gragg and Roseborough are found deep in the eastern ridges.

Modern recreation and preservation efforts are evident through the Blue Ridge Parkway and the protected corridor of the Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, identifying several family-named landmarks and remote burial sites such as Webb Cem and Cary Flat Cem. From the heights of Calloway Peak to the lower reaches of Edgemont, the landscape reflects the area's transition from traditional mountain homesteading to a region centered on conservation and seasonal tourism.