Mcdowell County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

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Mcdowell 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
Basins 3
Bays 1
Cliffs 1
Gaps 29
Islands 1
Ranges 1
Reservoirs 13
Ridges 28
Springs 1
Streams 203
Summits 87
Valleys 6
Cultural Features
Airports
  Public and Private Airports 2
  Heliports 1
Cemeteries 40
Education - Schools
  Other Schools 3
  Elementary Schools 6
  Middle Schools 2
  High Schools 2
  Colleges & University 1
Emergency Response & Law Enforcement
  Ambulance Service 3
  Fire Station & EMS Station 11
  Law Enforcement 4
  Prisons & Correctional Facilities 1
Government Services
  City or Town Hall 2
  Court House 1
  Post Offices 4
Hospitals & Medical Centers 1
Public Landmarks & Attractions
  Campgrounds 3
  Picnic Areas 1
  Trailheads 8
  Visitor Centers 1
Historical Features
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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