2013 Map of Noland Creek

About this map

Fontana Lake dominates this mountain landscape in Swain County, where the impounded waters of the Tuckasegee River reach deep into steep-walled coves and gaps. The map shows a transition from the managed recreational areas around Tsali Campground and various waterfront access points like Rinehart and White Dock and Almond Park Dock to the high, ridged terrain of the Great Smoky Mountains. Significant topographic landmarks include Collins Mountain, Pilot Knob, and Shear Knob, while the northern reaches are defined by a complex drainage system featuring Forney Cr and Noland Cr. Small settlements and historic local nodes such as Roundhill, Carson Mill, and Solola Valley appear alongside an intricate network of forest roads and trails, including New Fontana Rd and Round Hill Rd, illustrating the intersection of residential life and the preserved wilderness of the Blue Ridge.