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2019 Map of Highlands

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Highlands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Highlands sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape, where the Eastern Continental Divide separates the Cullasaja River basin from the headwaters of the Chattooga River. This 2019 survey captures the developed character of the plateau town, including the grid of Main St and N 4th St near Harris Lake. Beyond the town center, the terrain is defined by massive rock formations and sheer drops, such as the Whiteside Mtn and the Wildcat Cliffs, which look down upon Whiteside Cove and Horse Cove.

Genealogical interest is found in local burial grounds including Highlands Memorial Park Cem and the Horse Cove Cem. The map highlights the transition from the concentrated settlement at Highlands to the surrounding Nantahala National Forest, where features like Devils Courthouse and Granite City define the boundary between Macon and Jackson counties. Extensive water features like Ravenel Lake and Baumrucker Lake illustrate the area's long-standing reliance on mountain springs and reservoir systems.