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2022 Map of Santeetlah Creek

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Santeetlah Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The high ridges of Graham County dominate this 2022 survey, where the Nantahala National Forest encompasses a landscape defined by steep gaps and seasonal meadows. Settlement patterns are sparse, represented by small clusters like McGuires and Dentons, while the McGuires Cabin stands as a landmark near the western boundary. The terrain is marked by a complex network of waterways, including the headwaters of Santeetlah Creek and Snowbird Creek, which flow through deeply carved basins like Wolf Laurel Basin.

Modern access is provided by the winding Cherohala Skyway, which traverses the high ground near Huckleberry Knob. The map traces numerous backcountry routes such as the Stratton Bald Trl and Joyce Kilmer Nrt Trl, connecting landmarks like Patrick Meadows and Seven Springs Gap. In the northeast corner, the waters of Santeetlah Lake reach into the valleys, illustrating the intersection of the natural forest environment with regional hydrography.