2019 Map of Lake Toxaway

About this map

The Tennessee Valley Divide snakes through this high-altitude landscape of Transylvania and Jackson Counties, where the headwaters of the W Fork French Broad River and N Fork French Broad River begin their descent. This terrain is defined by its massive peaks and ridges, including the prominent Toxaway Mtn and the sprawling Great Balsam Mountains. The map highlights the transition between the Pisgah National Forest and the Nantahala National Forest, showing a region dedicated largely to conservation and mountain recreation. At the heart of the valley, the large expanse of Lake Toxaway and the smaller Blue Ridge Lake provide significant water features amidst the forest. Local history is preserved in small mountain settlements like Quebec and Wolf Mountain, along with high-elevation family burial sites such as Owens Cem and McCall Cem, which offer physical links to the early residents of these steep ridges.