2016 Map of Sylva South

About this map

Cullowhee and the Western Carolina University campus dominate this landscape, which is defined by the winding course of the Tuckasegee River. To the north, the county seat of Sylva and the town of Webster occupy the lower elevations before the terrain rises sharply toward the Great Balsam Mountains. The map documents a dense network of family history markers, including the Parris, Ash, and Wyke cemeteries, which are scattered among the ridges and gaps. Large portions of the territory are protected within the Nantahala National Forest, where the Jackson County Airport sits atop Berry Mountain. The geography is intricately carved by numerous tributaries like Cullowhee Creek and Caney Fork, illustrating how development in this part of Jackson County has historically followed the narrow valley floors between significant peaks like Black Mountain and Kings Mountain.