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2011 Map of Newland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Newland, the county seat of Avery County, serves as the central hub of this mountain landscape where the North Toe River and Kentucky Creek converge. The area is characterized by a dense network of family-named landmarks and small communities like Montezuma, Crossnore, and Pineola, reflecting a long history of high-country settlement. Genealogists will find a wealth of data in the numerous burial grounds documented, including Buchanan Cemetery, Summerow Cemetery, and Cuthbertson Cemetery.

Industry and recreation intersect throughout the terrain, from the Linville Quarry to the organized grounds of Camp Carolina and Camp Yonahnoka. Significant peaks and ridges, such as Sugar Mountain and Snakeden Mountain, dictate the path of local travel along routes like Old Toe River Rd. Notable water features such as Land Harbors Lake and Lake Kawana highlight the area's development, while the Hawshaw Lookout Tower stands as a prominent sentinel over the surrounding ridges.