Synopses & Reviews
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic MapCoverage includes Pisgah National Forest, Grandfather Ranger District (complete) and Appalachian Ranger District. Towns: Black Mountain, Marion, Morganton, Linville, Burnsville. Wilderness areas: Linville Gorge. Scenic drives: Blue Ridge Parkway. Other highlights: Mount Mitchell State Park, Grandfther Mountain Biosphere Reserve, Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River, Brown Mountain OHV Area, South Toe River, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and Lake James State Park. Includes UTM grids for use with your GPS unit and a trail mileage matrix.
- Sheet Size = 25.50 x 37.75
- Folded Size = 4.25 x 9.25
- Scale = 1:65,000
Synopsis
- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic Map
Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Linville Gorge and Mount Mitchell provides an unparalleled tool for exploring these remarkable features within Pisgah National Forest. This map includes such key areas of interest as Linville Gorge Wilderness, Mount Mitchell State Park, Craggy Gardens, Grandfather Mountain Biosphere Reserve, Lake James State Park, and Brown Mountain OHV Area.
Whether you're exploring on foot, or by horse, bike, or motorized vehicle, you'll find this map an invaluable resource for exploring the miles of mapped trails and roadways within the region, including the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and Blue Ridge Parkway. An extensive chart with the location, mileage, rating, and designated use for dozens of trails and a handy activity guide will help you make the most of your visit. Recreation features are clearly marked, including campgrounds, points of interest, lookout towers, museums, and fishing and swimming areas. The map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits and passes.
Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.
Other features found on this map include: Big Tom, Blue Ridge, Grandfather Mountain, Hawksbill Mountain, Iowa Hill, Lake James, Linville Gorge Wilderness, Morganton, Mount Craig, Mount Mitchell, Pisgah National Forest, South Mountains.
- Map Scale = 1:65,000
- Sheet Size = 25.5" x 37.75"
- Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"
About the Author
Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world. All proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the Society's non-profit mission to increase global understanding and promote conservation of our planet through exploration, research, and education.