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2013 Map of Jefferson

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Jefferson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Jefferson and West Jefferson serve as the central hubs for this region of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the landscape is defined by the winding paths of the N Fork New River and S Fork New River. The map details a transition from the dense street grids of the county seat to the sprawling agricultural and residential hollows like McVey Holw. Prominent peaks including Mount Jefferson and Phoenix Mountain dominate the local topography, with the former featuring the Luther Overlook and access via Mount Jefferson State Park Rd.

Smaller settlements and rural junctions like Shatley Springs, Orion, and Wagoner are connected by a network of winding roads such as Old Hwy 16 and Nathans Creek School Rd. The presence of the Ashe County Airport and community centers like Friendship Bapt Church highlight the area's development alongside traditional landmarks. Waterways like Naked Cr and Long Shoals Cr drain the high terrain, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that have shaped local settlement for generations.