| Burns Creek | rises in W Henderson County and flows SE into French Broad River. |
| Burns Gap | SW Cherokee County near the headwaters of Shoal Creek. |
| Burns Mountain | central Mitchell County between Bandana Hollow and Snow Creek. Appears as Burns Mountain on maps but is known locally as Burnt Mountain. |
| Burnsville | community in NW Anson County. Area settled by 1753; known as Burnsville by 1836. Probably named for Walter Burns, who operated an early tavern there. |
| Burnsville | town and county seat, central Yancey County. Alt. 2,817. Est. 1833 at the creation of the county. Named for Otway Burns (1775-1850), privateer of the War of 1812 and later member of the General Assembly. Although he was an easterner, he supported the political ambitions of the westerners around the time Yancey County was created. Burnsville was chartered in 1857 but repealed in 1921; rechartered 1922. Produces hosiery, carpets, textiles, and minerals. |
| Burnsville Township | NW Anson County. |
| Burnsville Township | central Yancey County. |
| Burnt Branch | rises in NE Cherokee County and flows NW into Valley River. |
| Burnt Cabin Gap | in SE Jackson County between Panthertown Creek and Little Hogback Mountain. |
| Burnt Chimney | See Forest City. |