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2022 Map of Vonore

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Vonore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Fort Loudon and the surrounding river landscape define this area of Tennessee, where the Tellico River meets the larger waters of Tellico Lake. The map reveals a dense network of family and community heritage, marked by numerous burial grounds such as the Niles-McGhee Cem, Oakland Cem, and Montgomery Cem. These sites, alongside the namesake Shaddon Mill, point to the long-standing agricultural and social hubs of the region before the modern impoundment of the rivers.

The terrain transitions from the low-lying Toqua Bottoms and Icehouse Bottom to the rising elevations of the Notchy Creek Knobs and the eastern reaches of the Cherokee National Forest. Distinctive landmarks like McGhee Island and Calloway Island sit within the complex waterway system, while settlements like Trigonia and Kahite anchor the upland roads. This documentation is essential for tracing local family roots and understanding the topographical evolution of the Little Tennessee River valley.