2016 Map of Sugar Hill

About this map

The Second Broad River winds through this landscape on the border of McDowell and Rutherford Counties, anchoring a network of mountain settlements and small family-named landmarks. The village of Sugar Hill sits near the headwaters of Morgan Cr, while further south, the community of Whitehouse serves as a focal point for local history researchers. This area is characterized by significant topographic relief, featuring prominent peaks like Hickorynut Mtn, Sandy Knob, and Grassy Mtn. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of several local burial sites, including the Montford Cove Church Cem and the Welcome Home Church Cem. The map traces numerous gaps and ridges, such as Two Inch Gap and Ledbetter Ridge, which historically dictated the paths of travel and commerce through these highlands. A dense network of creeks, including Cove Cr and Catheys Cr, drains the complex terrain, illustrating the water-driven geography of the North Carolina foothills.