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1946 Map of Highlands

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Highlands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Highlands sits at the heart of this high-elevation mountain terrain within the Nantahala National Forest. The settlement pattern reflects the area's growth as a highland destination, featuring the Highlands Country Club and Golf Course, while maintain traditional roots through the Highlands Cem and Horse Cove Cem. The water-rich landscape is defined by the Cullasaja River, which feeds numerous landmarks including Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls, alongside the human-engineered Lake Sequoyah and Mirror Lake.

A network of ridges and knobs, such as Satulah Mtn and Bearpen Mtn, surrounds the town, while lower valleys contain smaller communities like Granite City. In the southern reaches, the Nantahala Game Lands dominate, where Clear Creek Ch and Clear Creek Sch mark the local social geography. The presence of a Lookout Tower on Satulah Mtn underscores the area's strategic topography for forest management and observation.