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2013 Map of Persimmon Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Persimmon Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Persimmon Lake and its many finger-like inlets dominate the northern reaches of this Cherokee County landscape, where the waters of Michen Branch and Doe Run gather. The terrain is defined by a dense network of high ridges and gaps, including Ghormley Mountain and Chestnut Gap Mountain, which channel local travel along winding roads like the Hiwassee Dam Access Rd.

Settlement patterns are concentrated in small communities such as Postell, Friendship, and Letitia, often situated near water gaps or intersections. Genealogists may find interest in the Allen Cemetery located near Allen Br. To the south, the Nottely River winds through the valley, flanked by Dickey Mountain and the community of Hothouse. The map captures a transition where recreation at the Lake Cherokee Picnic Area meets the enduring agricultural and residential footprints of the Sunny Point and Shields areas.