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2013 Map of Sherwood

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Sherwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cove Cr and Beaverdam Cr define the intricate drainage patterns of this corner of Watauga County, where small rural communities are linked by winding routes like NC-1232 and NC-1215. The settlement of Sherwood sits along the southern portion of the quadrangle, with Sugar Grove and Amantha nearby. This 2013 survey illustrates the persistence of traditional mountain place-names, from The Bald and Snake Den Ridge to smaller family-named features like Isaac Hollow and Henson Hollow.

Evidence of the area's river-crossing history is preserved through labels for the Greer Bridge and Greer Ford near the southern boundary. To the north, the terrain becomes increasingly complex around Locant Gap and Vaught Gap, while the communities of Mabel, Sweetwater, and Bethel serve as anchors for the local geography. The map provides a precise look at the modern road network, including the path of Us-421, while documenting the specific locations of mountain knobs and ridges that have shaped local travel for generations.