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1994 Map of Marion East

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Marion East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

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Lake James dominates the northern landscape of this McDowell County region, where the Catawba River feed into its expansive blue waters. To the south, the industrial and residential outskirts of Marion take shape, including the established communities of East Marion, Clinchfield, and Stumptown. The infrastructure of the mid-1990s is clearly visible, from the Southern rail line to the State Prison Camp located near Jacktown.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including numerous rural houses of worship like Hicks Memorial Church and Rocky Pass Church, alongside family-named burial grounds such as Hall Cemetery and Conley Chapel Cemetery. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks like Gibbs Mountain and Jamison Mountain, while the small settlement of Nebo serves as a local hub with its own High School and Nebo Cemetery.