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2013 Map of Sylva North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Sylva serves as the focal point of this western North Carolina survey, positioned where the lower slopes of Pump Mountain meet the drainage of Cope Cr. The map illustrates a landscape defined by high-elevation ridges and the intricate network of coves and branches that feed into Soco Cr and Scott Cr. Along the southern valley, the interconnected communities of Beta, Foster, and Addie are documented following the rail and road corridors toward Willits-Oehre Hill.

Higher elevations to the north and east are marked by the presence of the Blue Ridge Pkwy, which provides access to numerous scenic points such as Waterrock Knob Overlook and Fed Cove Overlook. The terrain here is dominated by named summits including Plott Balsams and Blackrock Mountain. For local history researchers, the map identifies specific family-named terrain and small watercourses like Allens Br and Kitchen Branch Rd, while also documenting the infrastructure of the Sylva Reservoir above the town center.