2011 Map of Hayesville

About this map

Hayesville serves as the focal point of this region, situated where the Hiwassee River meets the expansive waters of Chatuge Lake. The landscape is defined by the tension between the valley's developed infrastructure and the steep, named ridges of the surrounding mountains. In the south, the Chatuge Dam and its associated structures, including Saddle Dam 1 and Saddle Dam 2, show the engineering that shaped the modern lakefront, while Jackrabbit Mountain Picnic Area points to the area's recreational evolution. Genealogists will find a wealth of local markers, from the Hayesville Cemetery and McClure Cemetery to smaller family-named settlements like Shewbird and Tusquitee. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the Fires Creek watershed, a maze of peaks like Shortoff Knob and gaps such as Shearer Gap that reflect the traditional land use and terrain of the western North Carolina mountains.