2017 Map of Nottely Dam

About this map

Nottely Lake dominates the central landscape of this Union County region, its convoluted shoreline created by the impoundment of the Nottely River at the Nottely Dam. The surrounding terrain transitions between the Nantahala National Forest to the north and the Chattahoochee National Forest to the south, marked by numerous ridges and gaps including Moccasin Gap and Wolfpen Gap. Smaller settlements like Ivylog and Bethlehem are scattered throughout the valleys, often anchored by local landmarks such as Bethlehem Cem and Casteel Cem. The map detail traces the intricate network of mountain creeks like Moccasin Cr and Chastain Br that feed into the reservoir, illustrating the area's transition from river-bottom agriculture to a landscape defined by managed forests and water resources.