2017 Map of Tamassee

About this map

Tamassee and Cheohee anchor the southern reaches of this Appalachian landscape, where the Blue Ridge Escarpment meets the Piedmont. The terrain is defined by the Chattooga Ridge and a series of high points like Persimmon Mtn and Burrells Mtn. Waterways are central to the geography, from the wild Chattooga River forming the state boundary to the man-made Lake Cherokee and Lake Cheohee. Local history is preserved in a high density of family and community burial grounds, including Winchester Cem, Cherry Hill Cem, and the Wolf Pit Cem. The map reveals a land heavily managed for conservation, with significant acreage dedicated to the Sumter National Forest and the Chattahoochee National Forest. Historic transportation routes like the Winding Stairs Trail and Chattooga Hiking Trail highlight the transition from settler-era paths to modern recreational corridors.