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2019 Map of Greystone

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Greystone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Greystone and Bethany anchor the lower elevations of the Unaka Mountains along the Tennessee-North Carolina border. This 2019 survey documents a landscape defined by its high-altitude gaps and ridges, where historical milling sites like Water Fork Mill and Hampton Mill indicate the long-standing relationship between local industry and the numerous mountain branches. The terrain transitions from the settled valley floor to the protected woodlands of the Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest.

A network of named trails and high points, including the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, crosses the state line at landmarks such as Lick Log Gap and Chestnutlog Gap. Genealogists and local historians can locate family-named markers like Mountain View Cem and Hampton Cem, as well as the remote settlement of Carmen in the southeastern corner. The map traces the intricate drainage patterns of Jennings Cr and Water Fork, providing a clear record of the area's rural road network including Shelton Mission Rd and Old Mountain Rd.