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2019 Map of Greens Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Dillsboro sits at the northern edge of this terrain where the Tuckasegee River flows, serving as a gateway to the steep ridges of the Alarka Mountains and Cowee Mountains. This 2019 survey captures the geographic interface of Jackson, Swain, and Macon counties, a landscape dominated by the protected acreage of the Nantahala National Forest. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors along Savannah Creek and Greens Creek, where small communities like Savannah, Gay, and Pumpkintown are linked by the winding path of Sylva Road.

High-elevation landmarks such as Cowee Bald and Wesser Gap define the horizon, while local history is marked by features like Cagle Cemetery and the Walton Interpretive trail. The map reveals how the steep topography has shaped development, leaving the higher ridges like Huckleberry Ridge and Panther Ridge largely undeveloped while concentrating residency near the vital water sources and gap crossings such as Gunter Gap and Harris Gap.