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2022 Map of Carvers Gap

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Carvers Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Spear and Plumtree anchor the southeastern corner of this map along the winding North Toe River, where the landscape transitions into the high ridges of the Pisgah National Forest and Cherokee National Forest. The boundary between Tennessee and North Carolina traverses the high country to the west, closely shadowed by the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. This area is characterized by a dense network of family burial grounds, such as Hicks Cem and Ollis Cem, reflecting generations of settlement in the hollows and along the ridges.

Industrial and community hubs are found at Frank and Roaring Creek, while smaller communities like Clarrissa and Greene Cove are tucked away near the headwaters of Cane Cr. Notable landmarks like Hughes Memorial Park and prominent peaks such as Big Yellow Mtn define the local geography, illustrating the historical reliance on the narrow river valleys and the ridges that separate Avery and Mitchell counties.