2016 Map of Wesser

About this map

Wesser and Almond anchor this mountainous section of the Nantahala National Forest, where the Nantahala River flows through the deep Nantahala Gorge toward its confluence at Fontana Lake. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the terrain, passing over significant high points such as Wesser Bald and Tellico Gap. Historically significant points for genealogists include numerous family-named burial grounds like Tabor Cem, Ledbetter Cem, and Brush Creek Cem. Small settlements and naming conventions such as Needmore, Tellico, and Maple Springs suggest a landscape defined by isolated creek valleys and high ridges. The map illustrates a complex network of forest drainage, featuring dozens of named branches like Bird Falls Br and Hurricane Br that feed into the larger river systems of the Little Tennessee River.