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1937 Map of Hayesville

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Hayesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Hayesville serves as the focal point of this 1937 topographic survey, situated at the confluence of several mountain waterways. The town landscape is defined by the Hiwassee River and the newly formed Chatuge Lake, with the Hayesville Reservoir providing early water infrastructure. The survey documents a transition in the local economy from traditional mountain farming toward managed water resources under the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Social and civic life is anchored by landmarks such as the Hayesville School and numerous rural houses of worship like Happy Top Church, Meyers Chapel, and Shady Grove Ch. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the steep slopes of the Tusquitee Mountains within the Nantahala National Forest, while the valley floor shows a network of crossings including Sanderson Bridge and Herbert Bridge. Genealogists will find interest in localized settlements like Scrougetown and the historic site of 1894 Fort Hill.