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2000 Map of Sylva South

USGS Topo · Published 2001

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The Tuckasegee River winds through the heart of Jackson County, anchoring a landscape where academic growth and rural mountain history intersect. At the center of this map, the sprawling campus of Western Carolina University defines the community of Cullowhee, showing the specialized infrastructure required for a major educational institution in a mountain valley. Surrounding this hub are smaller, older settlements like Webster and East Laport, which reflect the region's earlier 20th-century development patterns. Family history is well-preserved across the ridges and coves, with several burial sites such as Parris Cem, Stillwell Cem, and Wyke Cem situated near historic congregations like Mt Carmel Ch. The terrain transitions from the broad river valleys to the high peaks of the Great Balsam Mountains and Cowee Mountains, much of which is protected within the Nantahala National Forest.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2000
Date Published2001
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain