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1966 Map of Tallassee

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Tallassee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Chilhowee Dam stands as a centerpiece along the Little Tennessee River, regulating the waters between Chilhowee Lake and Tellico Lake. This 1966 survey, with later revisions, documents the landscape of the Cherokee National Forest and the Cherokee Wildlife Management Area during a period of significant hydroelectric and recreational development. The terrain is defined by the massive ridges of Chilhowee Mountain and Shingle Mountain, separated by the river valley and numerous gaps like Stony Grave Gap.

Local settlements and family landmarks are scattered throughout the hills, including Pumpkin Center and Tallassee. Genealogy researchers can find several historic community sites such as Nolens Chapel, Kagley Chapel, and Williamson Chapel, along with the Jones Cem and McMurray Cem. An Old Railroad Grade follows the curves of Fourmile Creek, offering a glimpse into the former industrial transport patterns of Blount and Monroe counties.