1982 Map of Lake Lure

About this map

Lake Lure sits at the heart of this early 1980s topographical study, framed by the steep slopes of Chimney Rock Mtn and Rumbling Bald Mtn. The map documents a transition in the landscape where established mountain communities like Bills Creek and Uree coexist with organized recreation at Camp Lucrest and Camp Occoneechee. The intricate shoreline of the lake and the winding course of the Broad River dictate the placement of local infrastructure, including several mountain churches such as St Johns Ch and Cane Creek Ch. Settlement patterns follow the narrow valleys and gaps, with small clusters at Whitesides, Hulton, and Redbone. The survey also marks the tri-county junction of Buncombe, Rutherford, and Polk counties, showing how the ridges of the Fairfield Mountains and Weed Patch Mtn formed natural barriers and political boundaries.