2011 Map of Peachtree

About this map

The Hiwassee River and its tributary Peachtree Creek define the geography of this western North Carolina landscape, where early industry and agriculture followed the fertile bottomlands. Local heritage is preserved in sites like Arrwood Mill and Jones Mill, while the spiritual and familial history of the area is anchored by Ferguson Cemetery, Mc Guire Cemetery, and Wells Cemetery. The settlement at Brasstown serves as a focal point in the southern portion of the map, near where Creamery Rd and Folk School Rd hint at the community's agricultural and educational traditions. To the north, the terrain rises toward Mumblehead Top and Will Scott Mountain, framing the narrow coves such as Henson Cove and Fain Cove that provided secluded homestead sites. The transition from free-flowing water to managed resources is visible at Mission Dam and Carrol Lake Dam, marking the intersection of the natural river system with modern infrastructure.