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Ultimately, the water reaches the Uwharrie Mountains, a small range occupied centuries ago by Native Americans DeSoto called the Suala.
The name "Uwharrie'' is attributed to them, a conclusion supported by references in John Lawson's 1701 journal documenting a visit to "Heighwarrie''.
Today the Uwharrie Mountains and Uwharrie National Forest are known for their abundance of wildlife, deep recreational lakes, and peaceful, natural beauty.
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  List of mountain ranges - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carpathian Mountains, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania
Saint Elias Mountains, southern Alaska, Yukon and British Columbia
Santa Lucia Mountains, Monterey County, California and San Luis Obispo County, California
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_mountain_ranges   (195 words)

  
 History Of Uwharrie Point
This is Uwharrie Point, a 900 acre peninsula nestled on Badin Lake in the heart of the Piedmont of North Carolina.
The east side of the peninsula is surrounded by the Uwharrie National Forest which encompasses the Uwharrie Mountains.
The canal was built to carry water to the generating station south of the dam at Palmer Mountain.
www.uwharriepoint.com /geninfo/whotalking.asp   (2498 words)

  
 Birkhead Mountains Wilderness - Uwharrie National Forest
The Birkhead Mountains Wilderness can be accessed from three trailheads: The Thornburg Farm and Robbins Branch trailheads on the west side of the Wilderness, and the Talbott's Branch trailhead on the north side.
Parking at the unofficial Talbott's Branch trailhead is limited to parking on the shoulder of Tot Hill Farm Rd. across from the golf course.
Wildflowers of the Southern Mountains Belongs on the bookshelf, not in the backpack.
www.northcarolinaoutdoors.com /places/piedmont/birkhead.html   (1052 words)

  
 Uwharrie Real Estate - Davidson County - North Carolina - NC Waterfront High Rock Lake Property
The central area of North Carolina is dominated by the Uwharrie Mountains and lakes.
A misnomer by today’s standards, the Uwharrie Mountains are reported by archeologists to be the oldest mountain range in North America.
Millions of years ago, the Uwharrie Mountains were about the size of the Grand Tetons out west, but over the centuries they have eroded down to provide us with a gentle, but sloping land offering views that are only enhanced by the four seasons.
www.uwharrierealestate.com /aboutus.htm   (359 words)

  
 North Carolina maps information and real estate
Many small, deeply eroded mountain ranges and peaks are located in the Piedmont, including the Saura Mountains, Pilot Mountain, the Uwharrie Mountains, Crowders and Kings Mountains, the Brushy Mountains, and the South Mountains.
The Black Mountains are the highest mountains in the Eastern United States, and culminate in Mount Mitchell at 6,684 feet (2,037 m).
Due to the higher altitude in the mountains, the climate often differs starkly from the rest of the state.
www.real-estate-multilist.com /State/North-Carolina.htm   (439 words)

  
 Anson County Chamber of Commerce
Discover Anson Bike Ride cyclists will embark on a scenic tour of Anson County's northwestern section, which is adjacent to the Uwharrie Mountains and has many Piedmont features of North Carolina’s mountain foothills.
Cyclists will have a scenic tour of historic Anson County that is dominated by dense pine and hardwood forests, open fields and rolling hills in the shadow of the Uwharrie Mountain Range.
Main points of interest along the routes include panoramic views of the Uwharrie Mountains, including Morrow Mountain; Concord Church cemetery, established in 1805; Fountain Hill Church, built in 1813; and a natural spring (located on private property) that, as legend goes, has healing powers.
www.ansoncounty.org   (246 words)

  
 GORP - Uwharrie National Forest - North Carolina
While the dinosaurs that roamed those 20,000-foot summits are long since extinct, the Uwharries yet remain, though somewhat diminished in stature.
The entire Uwharrie, prior to becoming a national forest, was cleared for timber and farming.
The Birkhead Mountains Wilderness in the north is an exception: Still blanketed by old-growth hardwoods, this area was less affected by development and looks to stay that way.
gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_national_forest/nc_uwhar.htm   (225 words)

  
 A God's Country Outfitters rental can help you escape
Clients may choose a guided excursion with one of our knowledgeable staffers or they may choose to let us recommend some of the beautiful paddling areas in the Uwharrie lakes region and then set them off on their own.
The sheer rock banks of the river coming down off the Uwharrie Mountains create a serene paddling environment.
The Uwharrie is definitely in touch with it's feminine side.
www.gcostore.com /kayak-canoe-rentals.htm   (527 words)

  
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Scottish Peaks 6th Edtn a Pictorial Guide to Walking in This Region and to the Safe Ascent of Its Most Spectacular Mountains.
On the Watershed The Natural World of New Yorks Catskill Mountain Region Bright Hill Press Word Thursdays Anthology Series..
Uwharrie Lakes Region Trail Guide Hiking and Biking in North Carolinas Uwharrie Region.
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 Albemarle - Stanly County Airport
The scenic Blue Ridge Mountains are only two hours to the west, and just three hours to the southeast lie the beaches of North and South Carolina, some of the most beautiful in the world.
Within the Region’s boundaries are a variety of wonderful living options, and opportunity for growth which stand above any other region in the country.
Being a part of the beautiful Uwharrie Lakes Region, Stanly County offers over 10,000 acres of lakes and 175 miles of shoreline situated within the Uwharrie Mountains, the nation’s oldest mountain range.
www.stanlycountyairport.com   (328 words)

  
 Carolina Golf Communities! The Real Estate Guide to North Carolina and South Carolina Golf Course Communities
Located on the 5,300-acre Badin Lake, this gated community is surrounded by the Uwharrie National Forest, but just 60 minutes from North Carolina's major metro areas.
Kiawah River Estates is a private, gated community located within the lush, semitropical environment of Johns Island.
Located almost equidistant from Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, SC, and historic Savannah, GA, Oldfield is a golf course community located on the Okatie River, featuring a Greg Norman golf course in the area, waterfront activities and the Lowcountry lifestyle.
www.carolinagolfcommunities.net   (525 words)

  
 LMC Library & Information Center: Vertical Files
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