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2011 Map of Nottely Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Nottely Lake dominates this Blue Ridge landscape, shaped by the impoundment of the Nottely River at the Nottely Dam. The surrounding terrain is marked by numerous gaps and peaks, including Wolfpen Gap, Moccasin Gap, and Gumlog Mountain, which dictated the early settlement patterns and road networks. Smaller communities and family landmarks such as Loudermilk Bend, Ivylog, and Bethlehem sit at the edges of the water, preserving a record of the area's rural history before and after the reservoir's creation.

Industrial and social life are represented by features like Cook Mill and Tate Mill, alongside numerous burying grounds such as Casteel Cemetery and Bethany Cemetery. The presence of the Notalee Orchards and Canal Lake Bible Camp suggests the mixed agricultural and recreational economy of the region. The map provides a detailed look at the interface between the high ridges and the winding shoreline of the lake.