2016 Map of Big Junction

About this map

The Unicoi Mountains define the high-altitude divide between Tennessee and North Carolina in this mid-2010s survey. This borderland is split between the Cherokee National Forest to the west and the Nantahala National Forest to the east, anchored by prominent peaks like Big Junction and Haw Knob. The rugged interior is carved by the Tellico River and its numerous tributaries, including Sycamore Cr and Bald River. Local history is centered around the small community of Green Cove Cem and the primitive road network, such as N River Rd and Wagon Train Rd, which follows traditional routes through the gaps. High-country clearings like Whigg Meadow and Stratton Meadows punctuate the dense forest, while descriptively named landmarks like Jeffrey Hell and Brush Mtn Hell suggest the density and difficulty of the local terrain.