2011 Map of Fontana Dam

About this map

Fontana Lake dominates this mountain landscape, held back by the massive Fontana Dam along the Little Tennessee River. The area serves as a focal point for the mountain community of Fontana Village and the small settlement at Fairfax. Historically significant family markers are preserved in numerous burial grounds across the terrain, including Jenkins Cemetery, Payne Cemetery, and Welch Cove Cemetery. The geography is defined by deep coves and high ridges, such as Lewellyn Cove and the Cheoah Mountains. Industrial and recreational infrastructure appears through the Santeetlah Power House, Fontana Dock, and the Cable Gap Shelter along the high trails. This map captures the intersection of large-scale hydroelectric development and the enduring rural geography of Graham County, where old routes like Jack Shute Rd and Baymers Ferry Rd wind through the gaps.