2013 Map of Leicester

About this map

Leicester serves as a central hub in this western North Carolina landscape, where numerous mountain branches and creeks feed into larger waterways. The French Broad River carves through the northeast, forming the prominent Bailey Bend. This 2013 survey illustrates a transition from rural cove settlements to a more complex network of residential roads and mountain drives. Local topography is defined by significant elevations like Grassy Knob and Hanlon Mountain, which influence the winding paths of the road system. Small communities such as Juno, Patton Cove, and Worley Cove are tucked into the valleys between these ridges. The map meticulously records the hydrography of the region, from the Sandymush Cr in the north to the southern reaches of Newfound Cr and Gouches Br, showing how the terrain dictates the settlement patterns of this Buncombe County area.