1956 Map of Linville Falls

About this map

Linville River carves a deep path through this mid-century survey of the Blue Ridge mountains, where the Pisgah National Forest meets the steep terrain of the Linville Gorge. The settlement at Linville Falls and nearby Altamont serve as anchor points in a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and numerous ridges like Rogers Ridge and Jonas Ridge. Local history is preserved in the placement of small community centers such as Walnut Grove Ch and Concord Ch, while the Blue Ridge Parkway winds along the higher contours. The presence of Linville Caverns and the Tablerock Tower indicates early recreational development in this corner of the state, which is also crisscrossed by the headwaters of the North Fork Catawba River and Toe River.