1957 Map of Bald River Falls

About this map

The Tellico River winds through the heart of the Cherokee National Forest in this 1957 survey of the borderlands between Tennessee and North Carolina. The landscape is defined by the sharp elevations of the Unicoi Mountains, where the Tellico Wildlife Management Area covers much of the high ground including Henderson Top and Gravelstand Top. Human presence is concentrated near the river and along Furnace Road, with the Tellico Ranger Station serving as a key outpost. Local history is preserved in landmarks such as the Miller Mine and the Waucheesi Sch, while spiritual and communal centers like Mt Isabel Ch and Miller Chapel dot the ridges. The dramatic descent of the Bald River Falls marks the junction where the Bald River meets the Tellico, a significant landmark in this heavily forested terrain.