1940 Map of Greens Creek

About this map

Nantahala National Forest covers much of this North Carolina mountain landscape, where the Tuckasegee River flows past Hillsboro in the north and the Southern Railway follows the riverbank. This 1940 field survey captures a network of rural communities defined by small schools and churches, including Greens Creek Sch, Savannah Sch, and the Locust Field Ch. The map provides a detailed view of the complex topography where Jackson, Swain, and Macon counties converge, marked by prominent peaks like Cowee Bald with its Lookout Tower and Raven Mtn. Local family history is preserved through labels like Eagle Cem and settlements such as Pumpkintown. The road network of the era, featuring U.S. 19 and U.S. 23, illustrates how transportation followed the natural contours of the gaps and creek forks.