1943 Map of Gatlinburg

About this map

Gatlinburg serves as a developing gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the early 1940s, a period marked by the transition from rural mountain settlements to a structured park landscape. The map details smaller communities like Starkeytown and Elkmont, alongside several specialized installations such as CCC Camp 1468 NP-2 and Camp LeConte. Cultural and community anchors are well-preserved in the record, including the Valley View Ch and Covemont Sch within Wear Cove, and local family landmarks like Crowson Cem and the Jim Carr Mill. The topography is dominated by the massive Cove Mountain and the Chinquapin Ridge, with numerous gaps and hollows reflecting a deep history of local naming. A proposed boundary line signifies the ongoing expansion and formalization of the national park lands, while the Holston Assembly Grounds and Millsap Picnic Grds indicate the rising importance of recreation and seasonal residency in the region.