2022 Map of Bunches Bald

About this map

Great Smoky Mountains National Park dominates the high-elevation landscape of this region where Swain, Haywood, and Jackson Counties meet. The terrain is defined by massive ridges such as Hyatt Ridge, Cataloochee Divide, and Balsam Mtn, creating a complex network of deep drainages including Raven Fork and Caldwell Fork. The presence of the McGhee Cem offers a grounded connection to the early families of these highlands, now largely managed for conservation and recreation.