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2013 Map of Mill Spring

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mill Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Columbus serves as a primary hub in this portion of the Blue Ridge foothills, situated south of the prominent White Oak Mountain and Foster Mountain. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Green River, which feeds into Red Barn Landing, and a complex network of creeks including Little White Oak Cr and Ostin Cr. The settlement of Mill Spring acts as a central crossroads, where several local routes converge near the drainage of Canal Cr.

Tracing the northern reaches reveals more secluded locations such as Spicer Cove and Sunny View, while the eastern heights are marked by the Pea Ridge Lookout Tower. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the modern road network and topographic relief, including the steep ascent to Tryon Peak. The map documents the relationship between established towns like Stearns and the varied terrain of the Piedmont-mountain transition zone.