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2019 Map of Rafter

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Cherokee National Forest dominates the landscape of this Monroe County region, where the terrain transitions from the waters of Tellico Lake in the north toward the high elevations of the Unicoi Mountains. Small communities and family settlements like Acorn, Tariffville, and Rafter are connected by a network of winding roads such as Ballplay Rd and Rafter Rd. The map provides a detailed view of local genealogy through numerous burial sites, including Giles Cem, Shaw Cem, and the Farrs Chapel Cem near Canebrake Mtn.

Water serves as a primary geographic marker, with Cane Creek and its many tributaries, like Nickels Br and Smoky Run, carving through the ridges. Notable landmarks such as Sloan Bridge and the namesake Cane Creek Mtn illustrate the proximity of these settlements to the forest's interior. The presence of Whiteoak Flats and Chestnut Valley suggests the historical importance of the flatter coves for habitation amidst the surrounding peaks of Peaked Top Harlan Mtn and Mose Mtn.