2011 Map of Unaka

About this map

Hiwassee Dam anchors the landscape where the river waters meet the complex ridges of Cherokee County. This early 21st-century survey documents the small settlements and rural infrastructure of the southwestern North Carolina mountains. The map traces the winding paths of the Joe Brown Hwy and Mountain View Rd, connecting isolated communities like Unaka and Violet. Researchers interested in local family history will find numerous burial grounds preserved here, including Morrow Cemetery near Long Ridge and Farrow Cemetery overlooking the Hiwassee. The topography is defined by prominent peaks and gaps such as Beaverdam Bald and Sled Runner Gap, while the Hiwassee Village area shows the modern residential footprint near the reservoir and Apalachia Lake.