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2019 Map of Flag Pond

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

South Indian Creek carves a path through the southern Appalachian landscape along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, anchoring a region defined by high ridges and narrow hollows. In this part of the Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds across the high ground of Green Ridge near Flint Gap. The settlement pattern follows the water, with communities like Flag Pond and Ernestville situated along the valley floors.

Local history is preserved in small family burial grounds such as Sams Cem, Tilson Cem, and Edwards Cem, which are scattered among the foothills of Coffee Ridge. The presence of Harris Mill and various timber-hauling routes like Lower Higgins Creek Rd reflects the rural industry that has long sustained these mountain townships. Notable natural features including Buckeye Falls and the deep drainage of Hell Hollow illustrate the complex topography of the Unicoi and Greene County borderlands.