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1998 Map of Jefferson

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Jefferson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Phoenix Mountain and the towering Mount Jefferson define the high terrain of Ashe County, where the north and south forks of the North Fork New River and South Fork New River wind through the valley. This late-century survey documents the concentrated development of Jefferson and West Jefferson, including institutional landmarks like Ashe Central Sch and the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The landscape is dotted with rural centers of worship, including Welcome Home Ch, Friendship Ch, and Midway Ch, many located along winding routes such as Goodman Road.

Preservation and industry appear side-by-side, with the expansive Mount Jefferson State Park and New River State Park protecting the area's natural features while an active Quarry and various utilities support the growing community. Genealogists will find interest in several scattered settlements like Smethport, Index, and Wagoner, along with numerous small family-oriented Cem locations and the local waters of Nathans Creek and Beaver Creek.