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2003 Map of Vonore

Name: 2003 Topographic Map of Vonore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

The confluence of the Little Tennessee River and the Tellico River defines this landscape, dominated by the expansive waters of Tellico Lake. This 2003 revision reveals a region where preserved cultural heritage sites sit alongside modern infrastructure. Significant archaeological and historical landmarks, including the Fort Loudoun State Historic Area, the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, and the Tellico Blockhouse State Historic Site, anchor the shoreline.

Rural life is mapped through a network of family-named cemeteries and community centers, such as Montgomery Cem and Toqua Ch, while the town of Vonore serves as the primary settlement. The southern portion of the map transitions into the Cherokee National Forest, showing the rugged terrain near Wildcat Rock and the winding course of Ballplay Creek. The presence of the L & N RR and the Niles Ferry Toll Bridge highlights the area's long-standing role as a transportation corridor between the river valleys.