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2019 Map of Oak Hill

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Oak Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Glen Alpine and the northern reaches of Lake James dominate this Burke County landscape, where the foothills meet the dense woodland of the Pisgah National Forest. The topography is defined by the Catawba River and its various tributaries, including Irish Creek and Canoe Creek, which carve through the terrain between Miller Mountain and Roses Mountain. Smaller settlements like Gold and Oak Hill are connected by a network of winding roads such as Brown Mountain Beach Road and Pea Ridge Road.

A notable specialized landmark is the Table Rock Fish Hatchery Lake, situated near the base of the Table Rock settlement area. This region demonstrates the transition from residential development near the lakefront to the protected wilderness and rugged elevations further north. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads like Bulo Avery Road and Coleman Ridge Road, which reflect the long-standing community ties to the ridges and valleys of this portion of North Carolina.