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2013 Map of Tapoco

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Tapoco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Tapoco sits at the heart of this rugged borderland where the Little Tennessee River and Cheoah River converge. This 2013 survey documents a landscape heavily influenced by hydroelectric development and mountain transit, notably where Calderwood Lake and Chilhowee Lake back up into the deep valleys. The winding path of Deals Gap remains a central feature for navigation between North Carolina and Tennessee, while various ridge-top markers like Sheep Wallow Knob and Cold Spring Knob define the steep relief of the area.

Local history and genealogy interests are well-served by names that suggest early settlement and industry, such as Gold Mine Rd and Farley Branch Cemetary Rd. The presence of the Mt View School Rd and seasonal sites like Deep Creek Hunter Camp reflect the human footprint within the surrounding national forest lands. Meanwhile, the remote character of the terrain is highlighted by named leads and gaps, including Hangover Lead, Jenkins Meadow, and Oldfield Gap.