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2019 Map of Tuskeegee

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Tuskeegee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Proctor and Tuskeegee anchor a landscape defined by the convergence of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Nantahala National Forest. The waters of Fontana Lake dominate the central valley, marking the boundary between Swain Co and Graham Co. This terrain is deeply inscribed with family history, evidenced by an exceptional density of remote burial grounds such as Bone Valley Cem, Nelms Family Cem, and the Welch - Kirkland Cem.

The presence of the Hyde Farm and numerous creek-side settlements like those along Hazel Creek suggests a long history of mountain subsistence prior to the establishment of the national park. The extensive network of footpaths, including the Lakeshore Trail and Hazel Creek Trail, follows the natural drainage patterns of the Highland Ridge and Welch Ridge, providing a detailed look at the geographic isolation that once defined these high-country communities.