Nantahala National Forest

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Nantahala

National Forest - North Carolina

The Nantahala National Forest is located in North Carolina. The word "Nantahala" is a Cherokee word meaning "Land of the Noonday Sun." The name is appropriate as, in some spots, the sun only reaches the floors of the deep gorges of the forest when high overhead at midday. The Spanish Conquistador Hernando de Soto explored the area in 1540, as did William Bartram in the 18th century. The Nantahala River flows through the Nantahala National Forest. The forest is managed together with the other three North Carolina National Forests (Croatan, Pisgah, and Uwharrie) from common headquarters in Asheville, North Carolina.

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U.S. Forest Service - 08 Southern Region

Map of National Forests and Grasslands in the Southern Region 8. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Appalachian - Trail Map

Tail Map of Appalachian National Scenic Trail (NST) in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

USFS Southern Region 8 - Nantahala

Map of Nantahala National Forest in the USFS Southern Region 8 in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Fontana Lake

1:100K map of Fontana Lake in North Carolina and South Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Nantahala - Tusquittee

Map of the Tusquittee Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest in the USFS Southern Region 8 in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Nantahala - Cheoah

Map of the Tusquittee Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest in the USFS Southern Region 8 in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Nantahala - Nantahala

Map of the Nantahala Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest in the USFS Southern Region 8 in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Pisgah and Nantahala - Visitor Map

Visitor Map of Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests (NF) in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Nantahala MVUM - Cheoah 2022

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of Cheoah Ranger District in Nantahala National Forest (NF) in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Nantahala MVUM - Nantahala 2022

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of Nantahala Ranger District in Nantahala National Forest (NF) in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Nantahala MVUM - Tusquitee 2022

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of Tusquitee Ranger District in Nantahala National Forest (NF) in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Great Smoky Mountains - Trail Map

Trail Map of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (NP) in North Carolina and Tennessee. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

Great Smoky Mountains - Visitor Map

Official Visitor Map of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (NP) in North Carolina and Tennessee. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

Great Smoky Mountains - Recreation Map

Recreation Map of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (NP) in North Carolina and Tennessee. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

USFS 100K Series - Toccoa

1:100K map of Toccoa in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Dalton

1:100K map of Dalton in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Knoxville

1:100K map of Knoxville in North Carolina and Tennessee. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Cleveland

1:100K map of Cleveland in North Carolina and Tennessee. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Pisgah - Grandfather

Map of the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest in the USFS Southern Region 8 in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Pisgah - Appalachian

Map of the Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest in the USFS Southern Region 8 in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Pisgah - Pisgah

Map of the Pisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest in the USFS Southern Region 8 in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Asheville

1:100K map of Asheville in North Carolina and Tennessee. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Linville Gorge - Overview Map

Overview Map of Linville Gorge Wilderness in the Grandfahter Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest (NF) in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Linville Gorge - Wilderness in Grandfather Ranger District - Harper Creek

Wilderness Map of Harper Creek of Linville Gorge Wilderness in the Grandfahter Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest (NF) in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Linville Gorge - Wilderness in Grandfather Ranger District - Lost Cove

Wilderness Map of Lost Cove of Linville Gorge Wilderness in the Grandfahter Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest (NF) in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Linville Gorge - Wilderness in Grandfather Ranger District - Linville Gorge South

Wilderness Map of Linville Gorge South in the Grandfahter Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest (NF) in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Linville Gorge - Wilderness in Grandfather Ranger District - Linville Gorge North

Wilderness Map of Linville Gorge North in the Grandfahter Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest (NF) in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Linville Gorge - Wilderness Map

Wilderness Map of Linville Gorge Wilderness in Pisgah National Forest (NF) in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Grandfather Mountain - Visitor Map

Visitor Map of Grandfather Mountain State Park (SP) in North Carolina. Published by North Carolina State Parks.

Lake James - Paddy's Creek and Long Arm Peninsula Areas

Visitor Map of Paddy's Creek and Long Arm Peninsula Areas of Lake James State Park (SP) in North Carolina. Published by North Carolina State Parks.

USFS 100K Series - Hickory

1:100K map of Hickory in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS Southern Region 8 - Pisgah

Map of Pisgah National Forest in the USFS Southern Region 8 in North Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Johnson City

1:100K map of Johnson City in North Carolina and Tennessee. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Hendersonville

1:100K map of Hendersonville in North Carolina and South Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Chimney Rock - Chimney Rock Access

Map to the Chimney Rock Access at Chimney Rock State Park (SP) in North Carolina. Published by North Carolina State Parks.

Elk Knob - Backcountry Trails

Map of Backcountry Trails at Elk Knob State Park (SP) in North Carolina. Published by North Carolina State Parks.

Elk Knob - Recreation Map

Recreation Map of Elk Knob State Park (SP) in North Carolina. Published by North Carolina State Parks.

Blue Ridge - Visitor Map

Official Visitor Map of Blue Ridge Parkway (PKWY) in North Carolina and Virginia. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

USFS 100K Series - Gastonia

1:100K map of Gastonia in North Carolina and South Carolina. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Boone

1:100K map of Boone in North Carolina and Tennessee. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Wytheville

1:100K map of Wytheville in North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

North Carolina - North Carolina State Map

North Carolina State Transportation Map. Published by the North Carolina Department of Transportation

Nantahala NF https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48634 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nantahala_National_Forest The Nantahala National Forest is located in North Carolina. The word "Nantahala" is a Cherokee word meaning "Land of the Noonday Sun." The name is appropriate as, in some spots, the sun only reaches the floors of the deep gorges of the forest when high overhead at midday. The Spanish Conquistador Hernando de Soto explored the area in 1540, as did William Bartram in the 18th century. The Nantahala River flows through the Nantahala National Forest. The forest is managed together with the other three North Carolina National Forests (Croatan, Pisgah, and Uwharrie) from common headquarters in Asheville, North Carolina.