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2019 Map of Lake Lure

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Lake Lure
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lake Lure and the steep terrain of the Hickory Nut Gorge dominate this 2019 survey of western North Carolina. The map captures the complex topography at the intersection of Rutherford, Buncombe, and Polk counties, where the Broad River feeds into several mountain lakes, including Hickory Nut Upper Lake and Occoneechee Lake. This area is defined by its dramatic peaks, such as Rumbling Bald Mtn, Shumont Mtn, and Chimney Rock Mtn, which tower over the resort communities and the tourist center at Chimney Rock Village.

For local history and genealogy, the map identifies numerous rural churchyards and family landmarks, from Bills Creek Baptist Cem to the Coopers Gap Baptist Church Graveyard. Small settlements like Uree, Sunny View, and Bills Creek are documented alongside recreational infrastructure such as Camp Occoneechee and the Weed Patch Mountain Trail, reflecting the dual character of the region as both a historic mountain community and a modern outdoor destination.