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1939 Map of Greystone

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Greystone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Greystone and its neighboring rural crossroads define the settlement patterns along the mountain slopes of the Tennessee-North Carolina border. In the late 1930s, this area supported several country churches, including Mountain View Ch, Gethsemane Ch, and Mt Tabor Ch, alongside local schools like Dobson Sch and Horse Creek Sch. The presence of Water Fork Mill and Hampton Mill suggests a local economy still tied to water-powered industry during this era.

The landscape is characterized by the high ridges of the Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest, divided by the state line. Hikers and researchers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail as it winds across Bald Mtn and near Big Firescald Knob. Notable family-named sites such as Doak Cabin and Jerry Cabin are recorded here, along with the Shelton Mission, offering a detailed view of the remote Appalachian communities and forest management during the pre-war period.