2011 Map of Sylva North

About this map

Plott Balsams and the high ridges of the Smoky Mountains dominate this landscape, where the Blue Ridge Pkwy winds past numerous overlooks such as Waterrock Knob Overlook and Thunderstruck Ridge Overlook. Down in the valleys, the headwaters of Soco Creek and Scott Creek provide the framework for small communities like Beta, Addie, and Fisher Creek. The map provides significant detail for genealogists, marking family-named sites such as Dills Cemetery, Keener Cemetery, and Norman-Blanton Cemetery. Many roads bear the names of early settlers, including Allen Henson Cir and Posey Blanton Rd. This 2011 survey captures the intersection of tourism and local heritage, showing the proximity of the Parkway to established mountain settlements and landmarks like Soco Falls and Pinnacle Bald.