1960 Map of Elk Park

About this map

The high country of the Blue Ridge along the Tennessee and North Carolina border is defined by deep river valleys and industrial pockets like the Cranberry Mines. This 1960s era landscape shows a region transitioning between its mining roots and modern development, with Elk Park and Banner Elk serving as the primary hubs. The map tracks the Appalachian Trail as it winds through the Pisgah National Forest, passing through significant local institutions like the Grandfather Home for Children and the campus of Lees-McRae College.