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2010 Map of Oteen

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Oteen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Swannanoa River valley serves as a central corridor for this mountain landscape, connecting the community of Oteen in the west to Swannanoa and Grovemont in the east. At the turn of the 21st century, the area shows a complex mix of suburban development and protected land, with the Blue Ridge Pkwy winding through the southern and western ridges. Residential pockets like Parkway Forest and Sherwood Forest are interspersed with significant recreational sites, including the Asheville Recreation Park Lake and Lake Craig.

Genealogical interest is found in local landmarks such as Patton Cemetery near Patton Cove and Cane Creek Cemetery near Fairview. The terrain is punctuated by named peaks like Bull Mountain and Hemphill Knob, while the valley floor is shaped by a network of creeks such as Gashes Creek and Cane Creek. Institutions like the Fellowship of Southern Churchmen Camp and Camp Blackfoot reflect the region's long-standing tradition of summer retreats and educational camps.