2016 Map of Cove Creek Gap

About this map

Cataloochee and the high ridges of Haywood County define this landscape, where the Great Smoky Mountains National Park meets the Pisgah National Forest. The map documents a territory marked by early mountain travel, specifically the route of the Old Cataloochee Turnpike. Several small settlements like Ola, Nellie, and Shelton Laurel are recorded alongside an extensive collection of family burial sites and rural landmarks. Genealogists will find particular value in the distribution of family-named cemeteries, including the O E Kerr African Cem, Lawson Jenkins - Kerr Cem, and Hannah Cem. Cultural sites such as Palmer Chapel and the Little Cataloochee Baptist Church reflect the deep-rooted community life of the region. The map also traces the Cataloochee Creek watershed as it flows beneath Mount Sterling Ridge and Longarm Mountain, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the Smokies.