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2019 Map of Old Fort

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Old Fort sits at the base of the steep eastern continental divide, serving as a gateway where the valley floor meets the high ridges of the Pisgah National Forest. This 2019 survey captures the complex geography of the Yancey and McDowell County border, dominated by the winding path of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Mts-Mountains to Sea Trail. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, featuring prominent landmarks such as Snooks Nose, Heartbreak Ridge, and Point Lookout.

Lower elevations near the Catawba River show modern residential developments like Oakdale Estate and the historical presence of the Siloam Cemeteries. Numerous watercourses, including Curtis Creek and Newberry Creek, drain these heights, while smaller settlements like Sunnyvale and Dendron occupy the periphery of the mountain wilderness. The network of roads such as Ebenezer Church Rd and Parker Padgett Rd illustrates the rural connectivity maintained in this challenging terrain.