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2000 Map of Bunches Bald

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Bunches Bald
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Balsam Mountain and the high ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park dominate this landscape, where the Blue Ridge Parkway winds through significant elevations. The survey illustrates the intersection of federal park lands and the Cherokee Indian Reservation, marked by cultural sites like the Big Cove Mission and a lone Cem near Raven Fork. The area is characterized by a dense network of overlooks, including Heintooga Overlook and Mile High Overlook, which cater to travelers on the parkway.

Local landmarks such as the Masonic Monument and a Lookout Tower on Barnett Knob provide specific points of interest for historical researchers. The map also captures the natural topography of the Cataloochee Divide and numerous spurs like Chiltoskie Ridge, alongside remote features such as Warm Cave and Sugar Tree Licks. Small campsites and campgrounds, such as Round Bottom Campground, are tucked along watercourses like Straight Fork and Bunches Creek.