2011 Map of Hazelwood

About this map

Richland Creek and Scott Creek carve through the high terrain of Haywood County, shaping the settlement patterns of this Blue Ridge mountain corridor. This early 21st-century survey documents the transition from the concentrated residential and industrial areas of Hazelwood to the more dispersed communities of Balsam and Saunook. The landscape is defined by its infrastructure, from the high-elevation traverse of the Blue Ridge Pkwy to the Pinnacle Ridge Tunnel and the Waynesville Water Supply Dam on Allen Creek. Local history is anchored by numerous family and community sites, including Redbank Cemetery, Crawford Cemetery, and the Morrison Fish Hatchery. The map captures the interface between managed lands and natural landmarks like Pinnacle Knob and Doubletop Mountain, reflecting an era where rural topography meets the modern transportation needs of the western North Carolina highlands.