Loading map...

2016 Map of Lake Lure

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Lake Lure
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Lake Lure and the dramatic topography of the Hickory Nut Gorge anchor this survey of the Blue Ridge foothills. The landscape is defined by massive granite features like Rumbling Bald Mtn, Shumont Mtn, and Chimney Rock Mtn, which overlook the winding course of the Broad River. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors and lake margins, connecting Chimney Rock Village to smaller outlying communities such as Uree and Sunny View.

Genealogists will find several legacy burial sites, including the Cane Creek Church Cem and Saint Johns Baptist Church Cem. The map also captures local recreational and institutional landmarks such as Camp Occoneechee and the waters of Occoneechee Lake. This document illustrates the complex boundary where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the Piedmont, showing the intricate network of mountain roads and creeks that have shaped Rutherford and Polk counties.