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1966 Map of Hayesville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Hayesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The mountain town of Hayesville serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s study, situated just north of the expansive Chatuge Lake. This area of Clay County is defined by the sharp convergence of the Hiwassee River and Tusquitee Creek, with the massive Chatuge Dam regulating the flow south of town. The landscape transitions from the developed center of the county seat to the protected ridges of the Nantahala National Forest, where features like Graveyard High Top and Omphus Ridge loom over the valley.

Local family history is preserved through numerous rural landmarks, including the Hayesville Cem, Ledford Cem, and various country congregations like Philadelphia Church and Truett Memorial Ch. The map captures the infrastructure of the Tennessee Valley Authority era, detailing the power intake tower at the lake and the George W Truett Camp, while documenting the winding path of U. S. 64 as it connects these mountain settlements.