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2019 Map of Waynesville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Waynesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The town of Waynesville anchors the western edge of this mountain landscape, where Richland Creek meets the valley floor near Hazelwood. This modern survey provides a detailed view of the high-altitude topography of the Great Balsam Mountains, transitioning from urban grids and the Green Hill Cem to the protected wilderness of the Pisgah National Forest. The geography is defined by the Pigeon River and its forks, which carve deep coves like Ratcliffe Cove and Peter Cove.

Water management and transportation remain central to the area's layout, with Lake Logan sitting at the foot of Sunburst and the old rail influence visible at Burnett Siding. Smaller communities such as Bethel, Woodrow, and Retreat are positioned along the lower elevations, while the southern half of the map is dominated by significant peaks including Lickstone Bald and Cold Mtn, illustrating the steep verticality that defines Haywood County.