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2013 Map of Chestoa

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Chestoa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Nolichucky River carves a deep path through this section of Unicoi County, serving as the primary corridor for settlements like Chestoa, Riverview, and Shallowford. The map documents a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes, where named ridges such as No Business Ridge and Cliff Ridge overlook narrow coves and hollows. Local recreation and utility are evident at Unaka Springs and the Mine Flats Shooting Range, while the higher peaks are marked by gaps and overlooks like Hollybush Gap and Spivey Gap.

To the south and east, the terrain becomes increasingly steep toward the North Carolina border. This area is dotted with remote landmarks such as Lost Cove, Big Cove, and the high reaches of Sugarloaf Mountain. Water features like Spivey Falls and the many prongs of the Big Cr drainage define the local topography, while scattered roads like Hickory Hollow Rd and State Rd 1411 provide the only access to these isolated mountain communities.