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2013 Map of Hayesville

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hayesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Hayesville serves as the focal point of this Clay County landscape, where the Hiwassee River winds through a valley defined by significant water resources and mountain ridges. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling reaches of Chatuge Lake, featuring prominent landforms like Penland Island and Jackrabbit Mountain. This area reflects a balance of small-town settlement and managed forest lands, with road networks like Us 64 Bus connecting the central hub to outlying communities such as Shewbird and Tusquitee.

Evidence of historical local infrastructure is visible through numerous named crossings and landmarks, including Sanderson Bridge and Barnard Bridge. To the north, the terrain rises into the national forest, marked by a dense network of ridges and gaps like Shearer Gap and Venus Gap. The proximity of the Fires Creek Picnic Area and Fires Creek Camp indicates the region's long-standing role as a center for both residential life and forest-based recreation.