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2019 Map of Persimmon Creek

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Persimmon Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Persimmon Lake and the winding reaches of Persimmon Creek anchor this survey of the mountainous terrain within the Nantahala National Forest. The landscape is defined by its deep gaps and high ridges, including Chestnut Gap Mountain and Dickey Top, where small settlements like Postell, Vests, and Letitia are scattered along the creek valleys.

Genealogists will find a high density of family and community burial sites, such as Suit Cemetery, Taylor Cemetery, and Kirkland Cemetery, marking the long-established homesteads of the region. The map also highlights the religious landmark Fields of the Wood in the northwestern corner, illustrating the cultural intersections in this corner of Cherokee County. The drainage patterns of Raper Mill Creek and North Fork Rapier Mill Creek underscore the historical importance of water power in these Appalachian hollows.