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2016 Map of Santeetlah Creek

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Santeetlah Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Nantahala National Forest dominates this landscape in the Unicoi Mountains, where the modern Cherohala Skyway winds through high-elevation gaps. The map documents the northern reaches of Santeetlah Lake and the intricate drainage basins of Santeetlah Creek and Snowbird Creek. Small settlements and named clusters like Mcguires and Dentons sit near the edges of the forest, while landmarks such as Blue Boar Lodge signify the area's recreational and residential development.

Local topography is marked by several prominent summits including Hooper Bald and Huckleberry Knob, which are connected by a network of ridges such as Stewart Ridge and Horse Cove Ridge. This 2016 survey illustrates how the contemporary road system, including North Carolina Route 143, navigates the steep elevation changes of the Wolf Laurel Basin and numerous coves like Poplar Cove and Hooper Cove.