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1976 Map of Santeetlah Creek, 1978 Print
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1976 Map of Santeetlah Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Santeetlah Lake borders the northeastern corner of this orthophotomap, showing the intricate shoreline and surrounding forested slopes as they appeared in the mid-1970s. This specialized map format, prepared from 1976 aerial photography, replaces traditional contour lines with high-resolution photographic detail, allowing for the direct observation of forest density, clearings, and the winding course of Santeetlah Creek through the mountainous terrain. The small settlement of Dentons is visible in the southern reaches, providing a localized point of interest for researchers studying the human footprint in the Snowbird Mountains. The lack of dense road networks or industrial development emphasizes the remote, undisturbed character of this North Carolina landscape, where land use was primarily defined by natural topography and water features during this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1976
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain