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2019 Map of Reid

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Hogback Valley and the Tennessee Valley Divide define this high-altitude borderland where the Blue Ridge Escarpment meets the South Carolina line. This area is characterized by dramatic elevation shifts and a complex hydrographic network, anchored by the Horsepasture River and the northern reaches of Lake Jocassee. The topography is marked by significant verticality, featuring landmarks such as Chestnut Mtn, Grindstone Mtn, and Rocky Knobs.

Settlement patterns follow the high valleys and ridges, with small communities like Oakland, Union, and Reid situated near the headwaters of the Toxaway River. Local history and genealogy researchers will find the Oakland Cem near Lake Toxaway, a notable waypoint in a landscape dominated by federally protected lands, including the Nantahala National Forest and the Pisgah National Forest. The map also captures the natural beauty of the falls, including Toxaway Falls and Whitewater Falls, which are central to the region's geography.