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1956 Map of Linville Falls, 1984 Print
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1956 Map of Linville Falls

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The dramatic canyon of the Linville Gorge dominates this mid-century landscape within the Pisgah National Forest. The topography centers on the descent of the Linville River, which drops through the falls and snakes southward past Wisemans View and Linville Caverns. Settlement is concentrated along the ridges and higher basins, where the Blue Ridge Parkway follows the crest near Altamont. Local life is anchored by small rural institutions like Pisgah Ch, Concord Ch, and the Wise Cem, while the southern reaches of the map show the engineering of the Clinchfield railroad line as it navigates the steep ascent of Honeycutt Loop. The sheer density of named peaks, including Hawksbill Mtn and Tablerock Mtn, underscores a region defined by its formidable natural barriers and isolated high-altitude communities.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain