2022 Map of Zirconia

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Saluda Mountains dominate this rugged terrain on the border of North and South Carolina, where the Green River carves through the landscape to feed Lake Summit. This region is characterized by small, dispersed settlements like Tuxedo, Zirconia, and Flat Rock, each anchored by community landmarks such as the Zirconia Missionary Baptist Church Cem and Crossroads Baptist Church Cem. The topography is a complex network of high peaks and ridges, including Panther Mtn and McCarrol Mtn, which define the drainage basins for features like the North Saluda Reservoir. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous small family and church burial grounds scattered across the valleys, from the Ward Family Cem to the Hagood Hightower Family Cem, illustrating the deep-rooted settlement patterns of these mountain communities.