2011 Map of Calderwood

About this map

Happy Valley serves as a central point of settlement in this part of the Tennessee-North Carolina borderlands, characterized by a concentration of local heritage sites including Happy Valley Cemetery, Boone Cemetery, and Chilhowee Cemetery. The landscape is dominated by the winding course of Abrams Creek, which features notable landmarks such as Abrams Falls and Gourley Ford. The settlement of Calderwood sits at the southwestern edge near the Little Tennessee River, connected to the interior by routes like the Foothills Pkwy and Happy Valley Rd. Higher elevations are defined by named peaks and ridges, including Mount Lanier, Hannah Mountain, and the prominent Parson High Top. This survey documents a transition from established river settlements to the high ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains region, where early roads and gaps like Shaw Grave Gap and Tarkiln Gap provided essential passage through the complex terrain.