1946 Map of Cullowhee

Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous small burial grounds such as Parris Cem and Rogers Cem, or locate rural landmarks like the Love Chapel and the Dicks Gap Bridge. The industrial character of the era is marked by the Southern RR corridor in the north and a Mine located near the southern reach of the river. Small settlements like East Laport and Speedwell are mapped alongside agricultural sites like the County Farm, showing a mid-century transition between traditional mountain farming and academic expansion.