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2013 Map of Watauga Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Watauga Lake dominates this 2013 survey of Carter County, Tennessee, illustrating the intricate shoreline and recreational infrastructure of the reservoir. The settlement of Butler sits at the northern end of the lake, near where the Butler Memorial Bridge spans the water. The map traces the rugged topography of the Iron Mountains, including Gipson Mountain and Sink Mountain, which rise above the inundated valleys.

Small communities like Little Milligan and Fish Springs are visible along the road network, while deeper in the forest, locations such as Bear Stand and Firescald Knob mark the high ridges. For genealogists and local historians, the inclusion of named family landmarks like Ingram Hill, Larsens Landing, and Cove Ridge Dock provides a detailed look at the interface between private landholdings and public recreation areas such as Dennis Cove Campground and the YS Men Picnic Area.