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1946 Map of Eastatoe Gap

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Eastatoe Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Sassafras Mtn and the surrounding high-elevation peaks of the Blue Ridge dominate this 1946 study by the Tennessee Valley Authority. This topographic record documents the complex drainage patterns where the Toxaway River and Eastatoe Creek carve through three national forests, including the Nantahala National Forest and Pisgah National Forest. The map captures a high-altitude landscape of ridges and gaps before significant modern development, emphasizing the isolation of small mountain clearings.

Settlement is sparse and concentrated in the few valleys capable of supporting structures, such as the Rocky Bottom Sch and the Camp Adger site. Cultural markers like the Middle Fork Cem and Masters Cem provide vital clues for genealogists researching families in this tri-state border region. Natural landmarks, including Reedy Cove Falls and Twisting Falls, are mapped alongside the Lookout Tower that once surveyed these timberlands.