2016 Map of Tuckasegee

About this map

Nantahala National Forest dominates this mountain landscape in Jackson County, where the Tuckasegee River and its tributaries carve a complex network of ridges and gaps. The settlement of Tuckasegee serves as a western anchor, connected by Canada Rd to the smaller community of Argura and the high-elevation terrain near Cedar Cliff Lake. The distribution of family burial grounds, such as Brasstown Cem, Woodring Cem, and Sols Creek Cem, provides a significant genealogical record of the mountain families who settled these deep valleys and remote ridges like Judaculla Ridge. Geologic and cultural landmarks are scattered throughout the forest, including the prominent Judaculla Rock and high peaks such as Snaggy Bald and Rich Mountain Gap. The presence of numerous old roads, like Old Bald Ridge Rd, highlights the historical routes used to navigate the challenging topography between the Caney Fork and Sugar Creek.