2016 Map of Noland Creek

About this map

Fontana Lake dominates the central landscape of this Swain County survey, where the waters of the Little Tennessee River and the Tuckasegee River converge. The topography is defined by the high ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the north and the Nantahala National Forest to the south. Numerous small family and community burial grounds, including the Roundhill Cem and Woody Cem, are scattered across the terrain, offering significant primary data for genealogical research in this part of North Carolina. The map illustrates a remote mountain economy transitioned into a protected wilderness, yet it still preserves the locations of local landmarks like Carson Mill and the Co Line Plantation. Extensive trail networks, such as the Lakeshore Trail and Noland Creek Trail, trace the historic routes through the valleys of Noland Creek and Bear Creek.