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2016 Map of Linville Falls

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Linville Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Linville Gorge dominates the eastern landscape of this 2016 survey, where the Linville River carves deeply through the terrain. The map captures the significant hydrological break at the Tennessee Valley Divide, separating the headwaters that feed the Atlantic from those flowing toward the Gulf. Settlement patterns cluster around the Blue Ridge Parkway and state routes, including the communities of Altamont, Jonas Ridge, and Linville Falls.

Genealogists can identify family heritage through several burial grounds, including Wise Cem, Wilson Cem, and McKinney Cem. The western edge shows the expansion of Spruce Pine, while the central wilderness is preserved within the Pisgah National Forest. Distinctive landmarks such as Wisemans View and Table Rock Mtn provide essential orientation points for those studying the peaks of the Blue Ridge, alongside specialized sites like the Avery County Airport/Morrison Field.