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2011 Map of Mount Mitchell

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mount Mitchell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Swift Reservoir and the Lewis River dominate this landscape within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest area as it appeared in 2011. The map illustrates a complex of hydroelectric infrastructure, including the Swift Dam, the Swift Dam Overlook, and the Swift Number Two Forebay. These features represent the mid-century industrial management of the region's river systems for power generation.

Beyond the water, the terrain rises sharply toward prominent peaks such as Mount Mitchell and Marble Mountain. The Mount Mitchell Lookout is a key site for fire observation, while the Lava Cast Picnic Area highlights the geological history of the nearby volcanic landscape. A network of forest roads, including Nat For Dev RD 83 and Nat For Dev RD 90, provides the primary access through the steep, timbered ridges and deep creek valleys like Cougar Creek.