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1966 Map of Nottely Dam

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Nottely Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Lake Nottely dominates this mid-century survey, a product of the Nottely Dam project which transformed the valley of the Nottely River. The landscape is a mix of protected public lands, bounded by the Nantahala National Forest to the north and the Chattahoochee National Forest to the south. Small settlements and community hubs like Bellview Community Center, Ivylog, and Bethlehem are scattered throughout the mountain gaps and along the numerous creek branches.

Evidence of local heritage is found in the many country churches and family burial grounds, including Thomas Chapel, Mt Zion Ch, and the Ivylog Cem. The topography is defined by significant peaks like Gumlog Mountain and Murphy Mountain, while the industrial history of the region is quietly noted by a Quartz mine near the Fannin Co Union Co boundary. This 1966 revision highlights the interplay between modern hydroelectric infrastructure and the established rural mountain communities.