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1935 Map of Highlands

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Highlands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About 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.

Along the Cullasaja River, the survey highlights several iconic landmarks such as Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls. Historical industry is represented by Calloway Mill and a local Quarry. The terrain is strictly defined by peaks like Whiteside Mtn and Satulah Mtn, showing the early road networks through Cowee Gap that connected these isolated mountain communities before the expansion of modern highways.