1960 Map of Carvers Gap

About this map

The high ridges of the Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest meet along the state line in this 1960s study, where the Appalachian Trail traverses the lofty peaks of Roan High Knob and Round Bald. The landscape is defined by its extreme elevation changes, dropping from the open balds down into the deep valleys of Roaring Creek and the North Toe River. Small communities and family enclaves are tucked along the watercourses, marked by local institutions like the Glen Ayre Sch and Cane Creek Ch.