1939 Map of Chestoa

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The Nolichucky River carves a deep path through the Unaka Mountains in this late 1930s survey, dictating the movement of both rail and foot traffic along the Tennessee and North Carolina border. The Clinchfield RR follows the river's tight bends, serving riverside settlements like Chestoa, Unaka Springs, and Love Station. High above the river valley, the Appalachian Trail winds across the high ridges, passing Temple Hill Lookout Tower and traversing No Business Knob.