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2019 Map of Skyland

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Skyland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The French Broad River serves as a central artery for this region of North Carolina, where suburban growth from Asheville meets the foothills of the Pisgah National Forest. This 2019 survey captures a landscape of modern transportation and residential expansion, anchored by the Asheville Regional Airport and the corridor along Hendersonville Rd. The eastern half of the map is defined by established communities like Arden, Skyland, and Royal Pines, while the western edge transitions into the steep terrain of the mountains, marked by Glenn Bald and Forge Mtn.

Genealogists and local historians can find family markers at Graham Cem and Baker Cem, or trace the path of the Blue Ridge Parkway as it winds across the northern ridges. The interplay between industrial and natural spaces is evident at Lake Julian and the numerous small tributaries like Avery Cr and Mills River that feed the valley floor. Small settlements such as Brickton and Naples remain distinct landmarks along the southern boundary near Fletcher.