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1956 Map of Linville Falls

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Linville Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Linville Falls and the dramatic Linville Gorge anchor this mid-century survey of the Blue Ridge landscape. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Linville River and the newly established Blue Ridge Parkway, which follows the high ridges near Altamont and Jonas Ridge. Local life is recorded through family landmarks and rural institutions, including Walnut Grove Ch, Pisgah Ch, and the Wise Cem.

In the southern reaches, the Clinchfield railroad line cuts through the valley near the Catawba River, while the Kistler Memorial Highway skirts the edge of the gorge. Geologic and recreational interest is highlighted by Linville Caverns and prominent peaks like Tablerock Mtn and Hawksbill Mtn. The map clearly delineates the complex county boundaries where Avery, Mitchell, McDowell, and Burke counties converge amidst the Pisgah National Forest.