2013 Map of Scaly Mountain

About this map

Tumblerville and Fulchertown anchor the northwest corner of this southern Appalachian landscape, characterized by numerous gaps and ridges. The area reveals a history of small-scale industry and mountain life, evidenced by the Middle Creek Mill and Watkins Mill. A legacy of prospecting is visible at the Gold Mine near California Ridge, while settlements like Lickskillet and High Holly sit among steep peaks. The dramatic topography is defined by the Cullasaja River as it passes Cullasaja Falls, while the network of streams including Tessentee Cr and Middle Cr carve out coves like Lloyd Cove and Green Cove. Many family-named landmarks, such as Ammons Knob and Bates Ridge, provide valuable geographic markers for genealogists tracing ancestral land in this corner of North Carolina.