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Jackson County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

Note 1: The Cultural Feature "Locales" can be very helpful in getting oriented in a new community.
Note 2: Links for Local Area Search and Driving Directions are below each feature map.

Physical Features
Bends 1
Cliffs 9
Falls 14
Flats 1
Gaps 76
Pillars 1
Ridges 59
Springs 1
Streams 245
Summits 190
Valleys 36
Cultural Features
Airports 1
Bridges 2
Buildings 1
Cemeteries 59
Churches 44
Civil 23
Dams 27
Hospitals 1
Locales 26
Mines 3
Parks 3
Reservoirs 33
Schools 11
Towers 3
Trails 2
Tunnels 4
Historical Features
  • Physical Features are the natural features of the Earth's surface.
  • Cultural Features are landscape features that were created or shaped by humans.
  • Historical Features are features that no longer exist on the landscape.
  • Historical Landmarks: North Carolina's National Historic Landmarks