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2011 Map of Tallassee

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Tallassee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Little Tennessee River defines the heart of this East Tennessee landscape, dominated by the massive Chilhowee Dam and its resulting reservoir. This 2011 survey captures the area as the Foothills Pkwy skirts the northern ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains foothills, connecting small rural centers like Lanier, Wellsville, and Pumpkin Center. The river corridor itself remains a focal point for local history and recreation, featuring the Tallassee Post Office, the Scona Lodge Ferry crossing, and several public access points like the Tallassee Boat Launching Ramp.

Genealogists and local historians will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and resting places, including Williamsons Chapel Cemetery, Nelson Chapel Cemetery, and Keener Cemetery. Notable terrain features such as Deadmans Curve, Stillhouse Hollow, and Swirl Hole Bend provide a glimpse into the vernacular geography of the region. The map also records the transition from the river bottom to higher elevations like Citico Mountain and Maroney Top, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of Cochran Creek and Citico Creek.