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2011 Map of Pisgah Forest

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ecusta and the surrounding residential developments of Benton Hills and Pisgah Gardens anchor the southern reach of this Transylvania County landscape. The area is defined by a dense network of mountain peaks and gaps, including the prominent Rich Mountain and Funnelton Mountain to the north, while the South Fork Mills River and its numerous tributaries like Clawhammer Creek carve through the high ridges.

Genealogical interest is high across this terrain, with several family-named landmarks and resting places such as the Turkey Creek Cemetery, McCall Cemetery, and Osborne Cemetery. Recreational and community sites are well-represented, from the White Pine Camping Area and Camp Straus to the remote Cantrell Creek Lodge. The transition from the steep elevations of Grassy Ridge down to the flatter riverside settlements at White Oaks illustrates the region's diverse topographical character.