1941 Map of Cove Creek Gap

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Great Smoky Mts Nat Park dominates the western half of this 1941 field examination, documenting a transition in the North Carolina mountains as rural homesteads gave way to protected lands. The presence of CCC Camp No 415 highlights the era of infrastructure development within the park, while small settlements like Ola, Nellie, and Cataloochee remain visible. Family lineages are preserved through numerous burial grounds such as Hannah Cem, Sutton Cem, and Teague Cem scattered across the ridges. The landscape is defined by the Pigeon River and the newly created Waterville Lake, controlled by the Waterville Dam. Social centers including the Beech Grove Sch, Little Cataloochee Ch, and Whiteoak Ch provide essential context for researchers tracing the pre-war communities of Haywood County.