2011 Map of Hightower Bald

About this map

Tate City sits deep in the mountain landscape where the Tallulah River begins its southward course, marking a remote settlement pattern in this Georgia and North Carolina border region. The area is defined by sharp peaks and high-elevation gaps, such as Hightower Bald and Bly Gap, which have long served as navigation points for travelers crossing between the two states. The settlement of Persimmon and the community of Blalock anchor the southeastern portion of the map, connected by roads like Persimmon Rd that follow the winding valley of Persimmon Creek. This terrain is also a destination for recreation, featuring several organized campsites including the Tallulah River Campground and the Plumorchard Gap Shelter for those traversing the higher ridges. The southern edge of the survey captures the headwaters of Lake Burton, where the river network begins to widen into the reservoir system.