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2011 Map of Noontootla

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Noontootla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Newport and the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills define this landscape, where the Toccoa River and Noontootla Creek create a network of deep valleys and gaps. The southern portion of the map includes the terminus of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain, supported by the Springer Mountain Shelter. Local history is preserved through numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Greenway Cemetery and Stock Hill Cemetery, which are found near early settlements like Stock Hill.

The map reveals a landscape heavily utilized for conservation and recreation, featuring the Frank Gross Recreation Area and the Deep Hole Recreation Area. Significant elevation changes are marked by landforms like Little John Dick Mountain and Buzzard Roost, while natural water features like Noontootla Falls and High Falls punctuate the mountain streams. Several dams, including the Van Orsdal Lake Dam and the River Watershed Dam Number Seven, indicate the management of local waterways.