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2016 Map of Erwin

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Erwin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Nolichucky River winds through this terrain, carving a deep valley between Buffalo Mtn and the heights of Embreeville Mtn. This landscape is defined by the sharp contrasts of the Cherokee National Forest, where steep ridges like Looking Glass Mtn drop toward settled river bottoms. The industrial and community history of Unicoi County is evident in the dense network of small settlements such as Embreeville, Bumpus Cove, and the regional hub of Erwin.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites scattered across the ridges and hollows, including the Old Dutch Meeting House Cem and Bethesda Cem. The map reveals the area's physical geography through named landmarks like Shinbone Rock and Devils Looking Glass, while the presence of a Rock Quarry near Bumpus Cove points to the long-standing extraction industries that shaped these mountains. Transport routes follow the water, with Bayles First Shoals and Bend Island marking notable points along the river's course.