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2003 Map of Paint Rock

Name: 2003 Topographic Map of Paint Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

The French Broad River carves a deep path through the Bald Mountains along the Tennessee and North Carolina border, defining the rugged geography of this 2003 revision. Small communities like Lanceville, Paint Rock, and Wolf Creek are situated along the river's winding banks, while the Southern railroad follows the water's edge, serving as a primary transit corridor through the steep terrain. This area is heavily forested, split between the Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest.

Upland features such as Meadow Creek Mountain and Houston Valley reveal a landscape of deep hollows, including Franklin Hollow and Mill Bros Hollow. Geologic landmarks like Buffalo Rock and Chimney Rocks stand out near the river, while several mountain gaps, such as Dry Pond Gap and Beech Gap, indicate traditional passage routes through the ridges. The map also records rural sites like Antioch and Harmony Grove alongside various family-named springs and branches.