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2016 Map of Doe

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Doe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the high ridges of the Cherokee National Forest along the border of Carter and Johnson counties. This high-altitude landscape is characterized by a series of narrow mountain valleys, most notably Shady Valley, where the headwaters of Beaverdam Cr collect from various forks. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of Doe Cr, connecting small communities like Pandora, Damascus, and Doeville before the waters reach Watauga Lake at the southern edge of the survey.

Genealogists can trace family names through several landmark features, including Robinson Hollow, Campbell Hollow, and Johnson Hollow. Local history is anchored by sites such as Morley Cem and Campbell Cem, and the presence of old transit routes like Old Stage Rd and Stage Coach Loop reflects the area's history as a mountain thoroughfare. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks and gaps, including Cross Mtn and Battleham Gap, which have long dictated the movement of people through these eastern Tennessee highlands.