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1999 Map of Caney Creek

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Caney Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Lake Ocoee and the winding Ocoee River dominate this portion of the Cherokee National Forest in Polk County. The landscape is defined by the industrial legacy of the Old Copper Road and the Ocoee Power Plant No 2, which highlight the region's history of resource extraction and hydroelectric development. Settlement is sparse, represented by scattered family sites like Beckler Cem and Curbow Cem, and small clearings such as Dutch Fields.

Ridgelines like Sylco Ridge and Hogback Mountain separate numerous drainages, including Sylco Creek and Caney Creek. To the south, the map transitions into the Big Frog Mountain Wilderness, where the terrain rises toward Big Frog Mtn. The presence of the Sheeds Creek Checking Station and various recreation areas like Mac Point Recreation Area reflect the area's dual role as a managed timber resource and a destination for outdoor enthusiasts.