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1961 Map of Wesser, 1991 Print
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1961 Map of Wesser

USGS Topo · Published 1991

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Fontana Lake and the confluence of the Little Tennessee River and Nantahala River anchor this mid-century portrait of the Nantahala National Forest. The landscape is a network of small mountain communities and creek-side settlements like Almond, Lauada, and Needmore. Significant for genealogical research, the map identifies local landmarks such as Sawmill Hill Cemetery, Bushnell Cemetery, and Silver Creek Church. The presence of the Southern railroad line winding through the Nantahala Gorge illustrates the transport corridor's reliance on river-cut paths. Higher elevations are marked by distinctive peaks and gaps, including Wesser Bald, Rocky Bald, and Peachtree Gap. The convergence of Swain and Macon Counties at Big Ridge demonstrates how the high ridgelines of the Nantahala Mountains historically dictated political and geographic boundaries.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1991
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain