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2019 Map of Chestoa

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Chestoa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Nolichucky River carves a deep path through the Unaka Mountains at the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, where the CSX railroad follows the winding riverbank. This 2019 survey documents a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and the protected lands of the Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Significant cultural markers include small settlements like Chestoa, Riverview, and Banner Hill situated along the river and the Asheville Hwy.

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the high ridges, crossing notable points such as Spivey Gap and Whistling Gap. Remote topographical features like Lost Cove and Cane Bottom are found deep in the river gorge, while family-named landmarks like Granny Lewis Tr and Temple Hill Gap reflect the long history of local habitation. The map provides a contemporary look at the complex hydrological network of the high country, including South Indian Creek and the numerous branches feeding into Bent Creek.