2019 Map of Hayesville

About this map

Hayesville serves as the focal point of this 2019 survey, situated where the Hiwassee River meets the northern reaches of Chatuge Lake. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the river valley's residential and agricultural corridors to the protected high country of the Nantahala National Forest. To the north, the Tusquitee Mountains rise steeply, punctuated by landmarks such as Wolf Ridge and the Tusquitee settlement along Tusquitee Creek. The map records numerous family-named burial grounds and coves that reflect the deep-rooted settlement patterns of Clay County, including Hayesville Cem, Ledford Cem, and McClure Cem. Cultural landmarks like the Philadelphia Church Cove and the local Post Office are documented alongside a modern network of forest roads and trails, including the Rim Trail, which traces the high ridges and gaps of the surrounding peaks.