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"The North Carolina Gazetteer is a geographical dictionary in which an attempt has been made to list all of the geographic features of the state in one alphabet. It is current, and it is historical as well. Many features and places that no longer exist are included; many towns and counties for which plans were made but which never materialized are also included. Some names appearing on old maps may have been imaginary, but many of them also appear in this gazetteer.

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--From The North Carolina Gazetteer, 1st edition, preface by William S. Powell

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Place Description
Hogan Creek

rises in SE Orange County and flows SE through Hogan's Lake and into Bolin Creek.
Hogan Ridge

E Clay County between Hogan Branch and Black Branch.
Hogan's Lake

SE Orange County 2½ mi. NW of town of Carrboro. Alt. 488. Formed in 1930 by H. C. Hogan and named for his family. Covers 17 acres, with a max. depth of 15 ft. For private recreation.
Hogans Creek

rises in NW Caswell County and flows NE into Dan River.
Hogback Gap

W Swain County between Cabe Branch and De Hart Creek.
Hogback Knob

W Henderson County. Alt. 3,020.
Hogback Mountain

E Macon County between Walnut and Buck Creeks.
Hogback Ridge

S Buncombe County between Redmans Cove and Buckeye Cove.
Hogback Township

SW Transylvania County.
Hogback Valley

community in W Transylvania County near Lake Toxaway.