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2011 Map of Zirconia

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Zirconia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Zirconia and the surrounding Blue Ridge landscape are defined by a complex network of waterways and ridges along the North Carolina and South Carolina border. The Green River flows through the northern half, feeding into Lake Summit, which is anchored by the Lake Summit Dam. This area exhibits a deep-seated rural character, marked by numerous small family and community burial grounds such as the Pace Cemetery, Andrews Cemetery, and Double Springs Cemetery.

Further south, the terrain transitions into the upper reaches of the North Saluda Reservoir and the North Saluda River. The map highlights a history of water management and local industry through several structures, including Casteel Pond Number One Dam D-2835 and the Bradburn Pond Dam D-1171. Settlements like Tuxedo, Mountain Valley, and Gap Creek are connected by winding mountain roads, such as Bobs Creek Rd and Cabin Creek Rd, illustrating the settlement patterns of this high-elevation region.