2010 Map of Bunches Bald

About this map

Big Cove serves as a primary point of interest in this high-altitude landscape within the Qualla Boundary, where the Blue Ridge Pkwy snakes across the ridges. The 2010 survey highlights a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including BIA Hwy 403 and BIA Hwy 407, which provide access to remote peaks and recreational sites like Round Bottom Campground and Balsam Mountain Campground. The engineering of the parkway is evident through structures such as the Big Witch Tunnel and the Lickstone Ridge Tunnel, alongside commemorative sites like the Masonic Monument. Local nomenclature is deeply tied to the terrain, featuring names like Heintooga Bald, Chiltoes Mountain, and the eponymous Bunches Bald. The drainage patterns of Jones Creek and Hyatt Creek define the western slopes, while the eastern reaches are marked by the steep descents toward Rough Fork and Caldwell Fork.