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1976 Map of Hewitt, 1978 Print
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1976 Map of Hewitt

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Nantahala River carves a deep path through the southern Appalachian landscape, anchoring a corridor of small settlements including Hewitt and Nantahala. This orthophotographic study, based on 1976 aerial imagery, reveals the concentrated development along the river banks and transport lines in contrast to the steep, forested slopes of the Cheoah Mountains and Deep Gap Mountain. Small mountain communities like Stecoah, Hidetown, and Beechertown are visible where the terrain yields to flatter ground, showing the traditional pattern of highland habitation. The high-altitude photography provides a clear look at land use and forest cover across the Cheoah area during the mid-1970s, making it a valuable tool for examining environmental change and historical land ownership in this part of Western North Carolina.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1976
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain