1957 Map of Topton

About this map

Topton and Rhodo occupy the northwestern corridor of this mountainous landscape where the Southern railroad tracks wind through Red Marble Gap. The mid-century development of the region's hydroelectric power is evident in the sprawling waters of Nantahala Lake, contained by the Nantahala Dam, Whiteoak Dam, and Dicks Creek Dam. This survey documents a complex network of ridgelines and peaks, including the Snowbird Mountains and Quoitee Mountains, interspersed with remote community landmarks like Red Marble Church and Junaluska Ch.