Avery County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

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Avery 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
Bays 1
Bends 3
Cliffs 6
Falls 1
Flats 2
Gaps 28
Pillars 2
Reservoirs 11
Ridges 55
Springs 1
Streams 131
Summits 68
Valleys 6
Cultural Features
Airports
  Public and Private Airports 2
  Heliports 3
Cemeteries 59
Education - Schools
  Other Schools 2
  Elementary Schools 6
  Middle Schools 2
  High Schools 1
  Colleges & University 2
Emergency Response & Law Enforcement
  Ambulance Service 4
  Fire Station & EMS Station 10
  Law Enforcement 5
  Prisons & Correctional Facilities 2
Government Services
  City or Town Hall 6
  Court House 1
  Post Offices 9
Hospitals & Medical Centers 1
Public Landmarks & Attractions
  Picnic Areas 2
  Trailheads 4
  Visitor Centers 1
Historical Features
Civil 2
Populated Places 1
  • 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
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