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1964 Map of Clingmans Dome

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Clingmans Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Clingmans Dome stands as the central landmark of this mid-1960s survey, marking the high-elevation divide where the state line separates Sevier Co, Tennessee, from Swain Co, North Carolina. The landscape is defined by the high ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including Sugarland Mountain and Thomas Ridge. A Lookout Tower, Pumping Station, and Water Tank are clustered near the summit, indicating the infrastructure supporting the park's mid-century prominence.

Transport through the high country relies on historic routes such as the Appalachian Trail, which follows the state boundary, and the winding road through Newfound Gap and Indian Gap. The map also preserves the trace of an Old Railroad Grade and the Pole Road, hinting at the region's industrial past before its dedication to conservation. Remote backcountry sites like Bryson Place and the Poke Patch Campsite are reachable via a network of named trails and bridle paths.