Transylvania County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

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Transylvania 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
Areas 1
Bays 1
Bends 2
Cliffs 3
Falls 20
Flats 2
Gaps 71
Lakes 2
Reservoirs 61
Ridges 39
Springs 2
Streams 261
Summits 137
Valleys 30
Cultural Features
Airports
  Public and Private Airports 1
  Heliports 1
Cemeteries 42
Education - Schools
  Other Schools 2
  Elementary Schools 5
  Middle Schools 2
  High Schools 3
  Colleges & University 2
Emergency Response & Law Enforcement
  Ambulance Service 2
  Fire Station & EMS Station 10
  Law Enforcement 2
Federal Lands & Reserves
  Wilderness Areas 1
Government Services
  City or Town Hall 2
  Court House 1
  Post Offices 8
Public Landmarks & Attractions
  Campgrounds 7
  Picnic Areas 8
  Trailheads 30
  Visitor Centers 1
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
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