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2011 Map of Whiteoak Flats

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Whiteoak Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Whiteoak Flats and Citico sit at the heart of this mountain landscape, where the drainage of Citico Creek is fed by numerous named branches like Bear Branch, Jake Best Creek, and Tavern Branch. The topography is defined by significant elevations and gaps, including Tallassee Mountain Haw Knob Number One, Salt Spring Mountain, and Ikes Peak. The presence of the Cold Spring Lookout Tower suggests a history of forest surveillance and fire management in this densely wooded area of Monroe County.

Outdoor recreation and conservation are central to the region's character, evidenced by the Indian Boundary Recreation Area, Jake Best Campground, and Doublecamp Campground. The map preserves local nomenclature for challenging terrain, such as the evocative Jeffrey Hell and Stiffknee Top. Transportation through these ridges is limited to routes like Citico Rd and Doublecamp Creek Rd, highlighting the persistence of a wild and largely undeveloped environment into the early 21st century.