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USGS Topo · Published 1935About this map
Highlands occupies a prominent plateau within the Nantahala National Forest in this 1935 survey. The town is depicted during its early growth as a mountain retreat, centered near the Highlands Country Club and Highlands Lake. The map illustrates the region's burgeoning utility infrastructure, including the Municipal Power Dam and the extensive Nantahala Power and Light Company Transmission Line No 28 winding across the Cowee Mountains.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1935
Date Published1935
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches
Editions of this 1935 Highlands Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain