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1982 Map of Lake Lure

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Lake Lure
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Lake Lure sits at the heart of this topographic landscape, where the waters of the Broad River and Buffalo Creek are gathered between rising peaks. The 1982 map shows a region shaped by recreational and youth-focused development, evidenced by the presence of Camp Lurecrest and Camp Occoneechee along the shoreline and creek valleys. The terrain is marked by significant elevations including Rumbling Bald Mtn and the Fairfield Mountains, which enclose the valley and influence the winding paths of roads connecting the small settlements.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by numerous country churches and small rural centers. The map documents the layout of Chimney Rock and Uree, while noting the locations of St Johns Ch, Grassy Knob Ch, and Cooper Gap Ch. Small cemeteries and family-named landmarks like Bills Mtn and Grassy Knob provide a detailed look at the settlement patterns in this part of Rutherford and Polk Counties during the late twentieth century.