2011 Map of McDaniel Bald

About this map

McDaniel Bald and the surrounding high ridges of the Unicoi Mountains define this landscape on the North Carolina-Tennessee border. Small communities like Ebenezer and Grandview are situated along the winding valley roads, particularly following the path of Hanging Dog Creek. The area is characterized by a dense network of gaps and tops named for local figures and landmarks, including Farmer Top, Graham Top, and Peter Dick Gap. For genealogists, the map identifies family-named burial grounds such as Bryson Cemetery and James Cemetery. The drainage patterns are intricate, with several watercourses like Davis Creek and Owl Creek feeding into the local system. To the south, the presence of Persimmon Lake and the various branches of Grape Creek indicate the varied hydrology of the Cherokee County interior before it meets the higher elevations of Chestnut Mountain to the north.