W Stokes County at the head of Town Fork Creek.

rises in SE Caldwell County and flows S into Upper Little River.

community in SW Brunswick County.

city in NW Catawba County. Alt. 1,163. Inc. 1863 as Hickory Tavern. Named for a log tavern built at the site in the 1850s. Name changed to Hickory, 1873. West Hickory, inc. as Berryville in 1895, is now within the limits of Hickory. Highland, inc. 1905, whose charter was repealed in 1931, is also now a part of Hickory. Highland was named for Highland Academy, located within its limits. Lenoir-Rhyne University now occupies site of former Highland Academy. Produces hosiery, textiles, furniture, electronics, fabricated metals, primary metals, and lumber.

a depression in E Graham County at the head of Shell Stand Creek.

E Madison County between Roaring Fork and Little Creek.

sandy valley in NW Swain County between Pinnacle Ridge and Hazel Creek.

rises in N McDowell County and flows S into Armstrong Creek near Woodlawn.

rises in N central Avery County and flows S to join Whitehead Creek before flowing into Elk River.

S Swain County, extends NE between Marr Branch and Brush Creek.