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1940 Map of Robbinsville

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Robbinsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Robbinsville sits at the heart of this landscape, positioned where the Cheoah River meets Tulula Creek and Sweetwater Creek. This survey reflects the complex geography of Graham County, showing the intersection of the Cheoah Mountains and Snowbird Mountains within the Nantahala National Forest. The map documents numerous land tracts belonging to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, including settlements like Upper Cornsilk and John Teeseteska, along with the Snowbird Cherokee Indian Sch.

The rising waters of Santeetlah Lake dominate the western terrain, with finger-like coves reaching toward landmarks like Dobson Hill. Local history is preserved through scattered rural features such as Lone Oak Ch, East Buffalo Ch, and West Buffalo Cem. The presence of Milltown, various camps like Deyton Camp, and the Tatham Lookout Tower on the southern ridge highlights a community rooted in forestry and mountain agriculture.