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2014 Map of Wilscot

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Wilscot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Toccoa River winds through the southern reaches of this landscape, passing the small settlements of Swan and Dial as it flows toward Blue Ridge Lake in the northwest. Much of the terrain is defined by the high ridges of the Chattahoochee National Forest, where numerous gaps and knobs shape the local geography. Significant mountain crossings include Wilscot Gap and Skeenah Gap, which serve as traditional transit points through the rugged Blue Ridge foothills.

Family history is deeply embedded in the land, evidenced by a high density of small burial grounds. Researchers can find the Tilley Family Cem, Van Zandt Cem, and Nixon Cem scattered near the old road networks of Morganton Hwy and Old Dial Rd. The map details the rural character of the early 21st century, illustrating how communities like Hurst and Craytonia remain tied to the river valleys and creek beds such as Skeenah Cr and Wilscot Cr.