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a succession of rocks and loose stones in Yadkin River on Surry-Yadkin county line, approx. 1 mi. S of the confluence of Ararat River. The shoals measure 2 mi. in length. The communities of Shoals (Surry County) and Bean Shoals (Yadkin County) are nearby. Mentioned as early as 1819 in a survey of the rivers of North Carolina.

rises in central Haywood County and flows SE and NE into Jonathans Creek.

coastal beach in SE Onslow County on the Atlantic Ocean between Bogue and Bear inlets. Mentioned in local records as early as 1713; also spelled Bare, Bar, and Barr. Known also as Bear Beach and Heady's Beach for Daniel Heady and four generations of his descendants who owned the area. The Banks are approx. 3½ mi. long.

See Allenton.

See Bear Banks.

rises in W Haywood County near lat. 35°36' N., long. 83°10'50" W., and flows E to join Horse Creek in forming Rough Creek.

in W Macon County at the head of Wayah Creek.

community in SE Graham County at the mouth of Bear Creek.

central Jackson County on Tuckasegee River. Formed in 1954 as a reservoir for Nantahala Power and Light Company. Covers 476 acres, with a max. depth of 195 ft. Shoreline is 13.5 mi. Used for generating hydroelectric power. Named for Bear Creek, which feeds it. Also receives the waters of Sols, Flat, and Robinson Creeks. Known for bass and trout fishing. Alt. 2,560.

SW Chatham County.