2011 Map of Highlands

About this map

Highlands and its high-elevation plateau are the centerpiece of this 2011 survey, showing the town's complex network of mountain roads and residential development. The landscape is defined by its abundance of water features and recreational infrastructure, from the Cullasaja River and Bridal Veil Falls to numerous private and public reservoirs like Mirror Lake and Ravenel Lake. For the genealogist or local historian, the map identifies specific landmarks such as the Highlands Cemetery and Horse Cove Cemetery, alongside family-named terrain like Billy Cabin Ridge and Cole Mountain. The geography is shaped by engineering and leisure, visible in features like the Cold Springs Saddle Club Dam and the Vanhook Glade Campground. This edition also captures the dense network of peaks surrounding the town, including Satulah Mountain and Whiteside Mountain, illustrating how the settlement pattern has navigated the steep gaps and ridges of the Southern Blue Ridge.