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Swain County Map, North Carolina

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Swain County, North Carolina

Swain Location Map North Carolina

Tucked away in the mountains of western North Carolina, Swain County is a nature lover’s paradise. It’s home to part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The scenery is breathtaking.

Bryson City is the county seat and is a charming mountain town. It’s a hub for outdoor adventures. The Nantahala River draws whitewater rafting from all over. You can ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad through gorgeous gorges.

Cherokee culture is still strong here. Part of the Qualla Boundary, home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, lies in Swain County. Don’t forget about Fontana Lake that offers great fishing and boating. The county is mostly national parks and forest. That means lots of unspoiled wilderness to explore.

CategoryDetails
County NameSwain County
County SeatBryson City
PopulationApproximately 14,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesBryson City, Cherokee, Almond, Fontana
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Route 19, U.S. Route 74
FIPS Code37-173
Total Area542 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesSevier County, Tennessee (North), Haywood County (East), Jackson County (Southeast), Macon County (South), Graham County (Southwest), Blount County, Tennessee (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.4260° N, 83.3825° W
EtymologyNamed after David Lowry Swain, a governor of North Carolina
Major LandmarksGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, Fontana Dam
WebsiteSwain County Website

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