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2017 Map of Standingstone Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Standingstone Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Jeter Mountain Terrace and the surrounding high country of the Blue Ridge define this landscape at the intersection of Henderson and Transylvania Counties. The terrain is marked by significant hydrological features, including the Little River and the dramatic series of cataracts at Hooker Falls, Triple Falls, and High Falls. The presence of Mine Mtn and Turkey Knob suggests a history of local resource extraction and prominent geographic landmarks that guided early movement through the region.

Tracing the Tennessee Valley Divide reveals the complex drainage patterns that feed into Dupont Lake and Cascade Lake. Small mountain communities and family landmarks, such as the Thomas Cem and Cedar Rock Cem, are situated near winding routes like Crab Creek Rd. This survey illustrates the contemporary balance between protected natural areas and residential enclaves like Cleveland Heights near the South Carolina border.