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2003 Map of Elk Mills

Name: 2003 Topographic Map of Elk Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Watauga Lake serves as a central hub for the rugged borders of Tennessee and North Carolina, where the Roan Creek and Watauga River arms meet. This terrain is defined by steep ridges like Gipson Mountain and Sink Mountain, punctuated by numerous family-named burial grounds and rural institutions that speak to the area's deep-rooted settlement history. Facilities such as the Sink Mountain Boating Site and Gregg Boat Dock indicate the region's development as a recreational destination within the Cherokee National Forest.

The settlement at Elk Mills and the small community of Cowantown are connected by a network of winding mountain roads, including Buntontown Road and Dugger Road. Cultural landmarks such as Sugar Grove Ch and Meadow View Ch are found alongside legacy education sites like the Dry Run Sch, documenting the social fabric of these mountain hollows. The presence of a Strip Mine and the Buck Ridge Lookout highlights the diverse ways the landscape has been utilized, from resource extraction to forest management.