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2016 Map of Marion East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Lake James dominates the northern reaches of this McDowell County landscape, where the Pisgah National Forest provides a backdrop to the early 21st-century development of the Piedmont. The map captures a complex network of residential roads, many bearing family and descriptive names like Uptons Landing Rd and Angel Wing Dr, reflecting the area's growth as a lakeside community.

South of the lake, the settlement pattern shifts toward established communities like Nebo and Jacktown, punctuated by numerous historical burial grounds including Hall Cem and Nebo Cem. The industrial and residential roots of Marion are evident in the western portions, with neighborhoods like Clinchfield and Stumptown bordering the city center. Several prominent peaks, such as Gibbs Mtn and Jamison Mtn, define the topography between the various branches of North Muddy Creek and Thompsons Fork, illustrating the varied terrain that has shaped local transportation and land use for generations.