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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 mountain landscape, its convoluted shoreline defining the local topography where the Broad River and various mountain creeks converge. The map documents the established resort and residential character of the early 1980s, featuring multiple youth retreats such as Camp Occoneechee and Camp Lurecrest. Settlement patterns follow the narrow valley floors and gaps between prominent peaks like Rumbling Bald Mtn and Shumont Mtn.

Smaller rural communities and church-centered hamlets like Uree and Bills Creek are scattered through the eastern reaches, while the western side is dominated by the steep slopes of Chimney Rock and Weed Patch Mtn. The presence of several cemeteries and rural houses of worship, including St Johns Ch and Walnut Creek Ch, offers significant detail for researchers tracing family history in this corner of Rutherford County.