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2013 Map of Vonore

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Vonore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Fort Loudoun stands at the confluence of the Little Tennessee River and Tellico Lake, anchoring a landscape where colonial and indigenous history are deeply intertwined. This survey details the modern shoreline and the submerged history of the area, including Toqua Bottoms and the site of Toqua. The map tracks the transition from riverine commerce to recreational water, with numerous boat ramps serving the complex islands such as Rose Island and McGhee Island.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground and old transport routes, visible in the clusters at Vonore, Trigonia, and Mount Zion. Local legacy is preserved in names like Shaddon Mill and family-named crossings such as Bacon Ferry and Niles Ferry. The terrain is marked by distinct hollows and bends, including Cooks Hollow and Bacon Bend, revealing the traditional agricultural footprint before the lake's creation.