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2013 Map of Sugar Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Sugar Hill and Whitehouse anchor this 2013 topographic study of a highly dissected landscape where the Second Broad River and Little Toe River carve through numerous named ridges and knobs. The map reveals a dense network of mountain geography, characterized by distinct landforms such as Pennycove Lump, Redcove Lump, and the prominent Hickorynut Mountain. These peaks are separated by a complex system of watercourses, including Greasy Cr, Cove Cr, and Chalk Cr.

Local landmarks such as Zion Hill Church Rd point to the area's social history, while names like Sawmill Ridge and Painters Gap suggest early industry and traditional mountain passages. This survey details the modern road network, including NC 1244, winding through elevations that rise to Pinnacle Mountain and Grassy Mountain. The drainage patterns are intricate, with small tributaries like Gringer Br and Old Boney Cr feeding the larger river systems that have shaped the settlement patterns of western North Carolina.