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2022 Map of Leicester

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Leicester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Leicester serves as the central hub of this Buncombe County landscape, where the winding waters of Newfound Cr meet the local road network. The terrain is defined by significant elevations such as Hanlon Mtn and Grassy Knob, which overlook a network of coves and valleys. To the north, the French Broad River carves a dramatic path through Bailey Bend, marking the border between Madison and Buncombe counties.

Evidence of long-standing community settlement is found in family-named landmarks and rural burial sites like Sluder Cem and Freeman Gap Cem. The area maintains its character through a dense system of creeks, including Sandymush Creek and Turkey Creek, which have historically shaped the agricultural and residential patterns of Juno and the western edge of Woodfin. This 2022 survey provides a clear look at how modern residential growth follows the contours of the Appalachian foothills.