2011 Map of Wesser

About this map

The Nantahala Gorge and the winding course of the Little Tennessee River dominate this mountain landscape, meeting at the sprawling waters of Fontana Lake. This 2011 survey documents a terrain defined by steep ridges and deep coves, where small settlements like Almond and Wesser are tucked into the narrow valleys. A network of high-elevation points such as Wesser Bald, featuring the Wesser Bald Lookout, and DeHart Bald rise above the river systems. The map is a significant resource for those tracking local family history, noting numerous burial grounds including Tabor Cemetery, Brush Creek Cemetery, and Tellico Cemetery. The presence of the Wesser Creek Shelter and various forest service roads indicates the area's transition into a managed recreational and forest landscape while maintaining the footprints of early Appalachian homesteads in places like Burnett Fields and Briertown.