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1933 Map of Haw Knob

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Haw Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1933
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1933

About this map

The Tellico River and its numerous tributaries, including Sycamore Creek and Bald River, carve through this section of the Southern Appalachians during the early 1930s. This survey, conducted by Albert Pike and his team, highlights a landscape where the Cherokee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest meet along the Tennessee-North Carolina border. Small, dispersed mountain communities are evidenced by numerous local schools and houses of worship, such as Glendale Sch, Antioch Sch, and Oak Grove Ch.

High-elevation landmarks like Haw Knob and Huckleberry Knob dominate the skyline, while specialized structures like the Hemlock Lookout suggest early forest fire management in the region. The map captures an era when transportation was often limited to narrow mountain routes, with Fosters Bridge serving as a key crossing point in the northwest. Local family and place names are preserved through features like Jeffrey Hell Creek and Waucheesi Sch, providing a detailed view of the rural social geography before modern development shifted the region's character.