2022 Map of Waterville

About this map

The Pigeon River carves through this high-elevation borderland where the state line divides the Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest. The map centers on the small settlement of Waterville, situated where the river makes a sharp bend near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park boundary. This rugged terrain is defined by a series of steep ridges and peaks, including Snowbird Mtn and Raven Mtn, which have historically constrained development to the narrow valley floors and gaps.