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2016 Map of Shining Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Pisgah National Forest encompasses the high-altitude terrain shown here, dominated by the peaks of the Great Balsam Mountains along the boundary of Haywood and Transylvania counties. The engineering of the Blue Ridge Parkway is traced through the center of the map, winding past Seniard Mtn and Oaktog Gap. This 2016 survey documents the complex hydrology of the region, where the Yellowstone Prong feeds several dramatic vertical drops, including Yellowstone Falls, Second Falls, and Upper Falls.

The landscape is defined by its named ridges and high gaps, such as Ivestor Gap and Shining Rock Gap, which separate prominent summits like Tennent Mtn and Black Balsam Knob. The Big East Fork and Davidson River drainage systems are clearly visible, supported by numerous named tributaries like Shining Rock Cr and Daniel Ridge Cr. Local landmarks like Shining Rock Ledge and John Rock Br provide specific points of interest for researchers studying the geography of the Blue Ridge.