2016 Map of Waynesville

About this map

The mountain town of Waynesville and the neighboring community of Hazelwood anchor this study of the High Country as it stood in the mid-2010s. The landscape is defined by the Pigeon River and its multiple forks, which carve deep valleys such as Ratcliffe Cove and Francis Cove into the surrounding peaks. Within the Pisgah National Forest, the terrain rises dramatically toward Lickstone Bald and Wolfpen Mountain, providing a detailed view of the ridges and gaps that dictated historical settlement patterns. Smaller localities like Bethel, Sunburst, and Burnett Siding illustrate the distribution of mountain hamlets along the watercourses. Significant landmarks including Lake Logan, Green Hill Cemetery, and Camp Daniel Boone Lake are meticulously documented, offering a comprehensive view of how residential development and conservation land coexist in this part of Haywood County.