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2011 Map of Hot Springs

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hot Springs serves as the focal point of this mountainous region, situated where the French Broad River carves a deep path through the Bald Mountains. The terrain is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and old cemeteries such as Lamb Cemetery and Haire Cemetery, which offer valuable data for genealogists. The influence of early 20th-century conservation and labor is visible at CCC Camp Number F 7, while the area's industrial past is anchored by Mine Hollow and the settlement of Shaleville.

The landscape is defined by its complex network of ridges and gaps, including Lovers Leap Ridge and Walnut Gap. Small mountain communities like Runion, Stackhouse, and Allenstand are connected by winding roads and proximity to prominent peaks such as Rich Mountain, which features the Rich Mountain Lookout. This 2011 survey documents the persistent rural character of the Madison County highlands, recording the intersection of natural river corridors and established mountain settlements.