community in W Stanly County.

five counties in the NE corner of the state—Chowan, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden, and Currituck—whose collective geographical mass resembles digits on a hand.

community on the upper waters of the Yadkin River in N Caldwell County. Named for Finley P. Curtis, who was active in securing a post office for the community.

W Macon County between Roaring Fork Creek and Jarrett Creek.

SE Alleghany County about 3 mi. SE of Bullhead Mountain.

S Haywood County between West Hollow and West Fork Pigeon River.

rises in N Clay County and flows SW into Hiwassee River. Appears as Fiars Creek in the 1861 law establishing the county.

rises in W Yancey County and flows SE into Big Creek.

rises in N McDowell County on the SW slope of Betsy Ridge and flows SW into Slim Creek.

W Avery County.