1959 Map of Lake Lure

About this map

Lake Lure and the winding Broad River anchor this topographic survey, which reveals the complex mountain terrain of western North Carolina during the late 1950s. The map illustrates a landscape transitioning from the dramatic cliffs of Chimney Rock and Rumbling Bald Mtn to the agricultural valleys of Mill Spring. Dozens of local landmarks appear, including the Mullen Bible Sch, Camp Occoneechee, and numerous rural sanctuaries such as St Johns Ch and Piney Knob Ch.