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Watauga 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
Cliffs 2
Falls 3
Gaps 35
Islands 1
Lakes 1
Ridges 47
Streams 135
Summits 80
Valleys 15
Cultural Features
Airports 1
Bridges 1
Buildings 1
Cemeteries 74
Churches 72
Civil 20
Crossings 1
Dams 16
Hospitals 2
Locales 22
Mines 2
Parks 12
Reservoirs 13
Schools 14
Towers 4
Historical Features
Churches 5
Locales 1
Populated Places 5
Post Offices 1
Schools 34
  • 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