1967 Map of Cove Creek Gap

About this map

Cataloochee valley and the high ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains dominate this landscape, reflecting a transitional era where traditional Appalachian settlements met large-scale conservation. The map captures the remote community of Nellie and the Little Cataloochee Ch area, where family histories are preserved in sites like Hannah Cem and Sutton Cem. The terrain is defined by steep gaps and ridges, including Mt Sterling Gap and Cove Creek Gap, which once dictated the flow of travel through these mountains.