Blue Mountain is a modestly elevated peak at 226 meters situated between the communities of Blanchard Road and Blue Mountain. The prominence of Blue Mountain is 30m/98ft., by elevation it ranks 10th in Pictou County, 16th for prominence.
Blanchard Road is located south of Blue Mountain. It is named after Colonel Blanchard of Truro cut the road through Blanchard area to gain access to some of his land.
North Bloomfield is a rural area located east of Greenvale in the community of Blue Mountain.
Greenvale is a small rural area located west of the community of Blue Mountain. It was originally part of Mc Intosh Mills until this part of the settlement was renamed Greenvale in 1891.
Meadow Springs is a rural area located north of Moose River. The name was prompted by natural features.
Blue Mountain is a rural community located along NS Route 347 (Sherbrooke Road) between Meiklefield and Moose River. It was named after William Ross who settled there in 1818.
Moose River is a rural community located along NS Route 347 (Sherbrooke Road) north east of Blue Mountain and north west of Garden of Eden. The name is descriptive. Thomas Fraser appears was the first settler here in 1818. Donald Campbell emigrated from Inverness-shire, in 1821, and received his grant in 1828.
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