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2016 Map of Pisgah Forest

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Pisgah Forest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The South Fork Mills River and Davidson River define this mountain landscape, which serves as a vital corridor between Transylvania and Henderson Counties. The 2016 survey shows the developed regions of Ecusta and Pisgah Forest in the valley, where the industrial and residential footprint contrasts with the surrounding Pisgah National Forest. The map documents several important burial sites for local genealogical research, including Turkey Creek Cemetery and the Davidson River Cemetery located near the river's bend.

Transportation networks are anchored by Highway 64 and the Transylvania County Airport, while the northern reaches remain dominated by high-elevation features like The Pink Beds and Soapstone Ridge. This edition provides a detailed look at the interface between the preserved forest lands and the growing settlements of Penrose and Blantyre, capturing the modern infrastructure of the southern Appalachian foothills.