2019 Map of Linville Falls

About this map

Linville Falls serves as a central hub for this high-elevation landscape, where the Linville River carves deeply into the Linville Gorge. The topographic record shows the intersection of four counties—Avery, Burke, Mitchell, and McDowell—marked by traditional mountain settlements like Altamont and Three Mile. Transportation is dominated by the winding path of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which provides access to notable overlooks such as Wisemans View and trailheads for the Erwins View Trail. Local heritage is preserved in sites like Wise Cem and Wilson Cem, while the rugged eastern terrain is defined by prominent peaks including Table Rock Mtn and Hawksbill Mtn. The Pisgah National Forest encompasses much of the area, protecting a network of ridges such as Jonas Ridge and Dividing Ridge that separate the river drainage from smaller peaks like The Chimneys.