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1940 Map of Hewitt

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Hewitt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Nantahala National Forest dominates this 1940 survey, where steep terrain and river valleys define the settlement patterns of Graham and Swain counties. The Southern Railway winds through the gorge alongside the Nantahala River, passing the settlement of Hewitt and the Hewitt Ch. Evidence of infrastructure development is visible near Beechertown, where a hydroelectric tunnel is noted as under construction, signaling the era of TVA expansion in the region.

Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Jenkins Cem and Randolph Cem near Stecoah, as well as rural schoolhouses like Rowlin Sch and Camp Branch Sch. The map also traces the high-elevation route of the Appalachian Trail as it crosses significant peaks including Cheoah Bald and Swim Bald, providing a detailed view of the remote western North Carolina landscape before modern highway development.