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2011 Map of Tuckasegee

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cedar Cliff Lake and the Cedar Cliff Dam anchor the southwestern portion of this Jackson County landscape, where the Tuckasegee settlement serves as a primary point of reference. The terrain is defined by a dense network of high ridges and narrow gaps, including Buckeye Gap and Jackie Spring Gap, interspersed with family-named cemeteries that provide valuable points for genealogical research. Locations such as Stephenson Cemetery, Woodring Cemetery, and Queen Cemetery are scattered across the slopes of Rich Mountain and Coward Mountain.

The watershed is carved by numerous watercourses, most notably Caney Fork and Gladie Creek, which dictate the placement of local roads like Caney Fork Rd. Small settlements like Cowarts and Argura sit at the intersection of these valley routes. Notable landmarks like Judaculla Rock reflect the unique cultural and geological character of this Appalachian region as it was mapped in the early 21st century.