2013 Map of Hazelwood

About this map

Waynesville and the industrial enclave of Hazelwood anchor this survey of the high mountain gaps and ridges in Haywood County. The landscape is defined by the steep elevation changes between the urban valley and the heights of Eaglenest Mountain and Plott Balsam. Transportation routes like the Norfolk Southern railroad and the Blue Ridge Pkwy navigate these grades, notably at Balsam Gap and through the Pinnacle Ridge Tunnel. Local history is preserved in named landmarks such as the Morrison Fish Hatchery and several smaller settlements like Saunook, Clark, and Quinland. The map reveals the intricate network of water sources supporting the region, from the Waynesville Reservoir to the numerous branches feeding Richland Cr and Scott Cr. These features reflect a community shaped by its topography, where residential developments along Hyatt Creek meet the protected slopes of Judaculla Mountain.