2016 Map of Hayesville

About this map

The Hiwassee River and its varied tributaries define the settlement patterns of this Clay County landscape, where the town of Hayesville sits at the junction of valley life and the towering Nantahala National Forest. The map documents the intricate network of coves and ridges that shape the region, including Matheson Cove and Sewell Cove. Local history is preserved through the locations of numerous family and community landmarks, such as Hayesville Cemetery and Myers Chapel. The terrain transitions from the developed corridors along Bus 64 to the high elevations of the Valley River Mountains and Snake Ridge. Waterways like Tusquitee Creek and Fires Creek are crossed by locally significant spans including the Lower Tusquitee Bridge and Sanderson Bridge, illustrating how the community navigates the river valley's geography. Researchers will find numerous cemeteries like McClure Cem and Ledford Cem plotted alongside established residential areas and the high peaks of Graveyard High Top.