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1964 Map of Clingmans Dome

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Clingmans Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Clingmans Dome marks the high point of this 1964 survey, where the border between Sevier and Swain counties meets the state line between Tennessee and North Carolina. The high-elevation landscape is defined by the Appalachian Trail as it follows the crest through Collins Gap and Indian Gap toward the iconic Lookout Tower. This era of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park shows a well-established recreational infrastructure, including the Bald Creek Campground and the Poke Patch Campsite.

Deep ridges like Thomas Ridge and Mingus Lead drop away from the skyline, funneling water into drainage systems like Forney Creek and Walker Camp Prong. Family-named landmarks such as Andrews Bald and Jerry Bald reflect the pre-park heritage of the highlands. Significant engineering of the period is visible along Skyline Drive, which provides access to the summits and the Pumping Station near the park's highest peak.