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2016 Map of Hewitt

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Hewitt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Stecoah and the surrounding high-elevation peaks of the Cheoah Mountains define this section of the Nantahala National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the dramatic relief of the Nantahala Gorge, where the Nantahala River cuts deep between Tale Mountain and Briertown Mtn. This terrain is intersected by the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which traverses prominent high points like Cheoah Bald and Swim Bald along the Graham and Swain county lines.

Local history is preserved in the location of several family burial grounds, including Jenkins Cem and Cable Cem, scattered near settlements such as Hidetown and Beechertown. The transport network shows a mix of winding mountain passages like Tallulah Rd and the industrial imprint of the Tululah Railroad following the valley floor. The map also records numerous gaps and coves, such as Locust Cove and Sweetwater Gap, reflecting the traditional naming conventions of these high ridges.