2022 Map of Hewitt

About this map

Stecoah and Hidetown sit at the northern edge of this mountain corridor, where small settlements are tucked into the drainages of the Cheoah Mountains. The landscape is defined by the steep descent into the Nantahala Gorge, a deep topographic feature where the Nantahala River flows alongside the Tululah Railroad and Nantahala George Road. Transportation in this era is constrained by the terrain, with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traversing high ridges like Cheoah Bald and Swim Bald, while vehicular traffic follows the river valley through Beechertown and Nantahala. Genealogists may find interest in several upland burial sites, including Randolph Cemetery and Jenkins Cemetery. The map also captures the southern reach of Queens Creek Lake and the confluence of numerous mountain branches, such as Sweetwater Creek and Tulula Creek, as they feed into the regional river system.