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1964 Map of Cades Cove

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Cades Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The settlement of Cades Cove remains the centerpiece of this mid-1960s study, preserved within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The landscape is a mix of agricultural history and wild terrain, centered on the Cades Cove Loop Road which connects numerous pioneer-era homesteads and structures. Many family-named landmarks are visible, such as the John Oliver Cabin, the Becky Cable House, and the Elijah Oliver Place, illustrating the community that existed before the park's establishment.

Beyond the central valley, the map details the transition into high-elevation wilderness. The Appalachian Trail traverses the southern ridges along the Tennessee North Carolina border, passing through Russell Field and over peaks like Gregory Bald. The drainage of Abrams Creek and its many tributaries, including Arbutus Branch and Maple Branch, define the hydrology of the cove. Historic infrastructure, including the John P Cable Mill Area and several remote cemeteries like Cades Cove Cem, provides a detailed record for genealogists and local historians.