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2019 Map of Iron Mountain Gap

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Iron Mountain Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Iron Mountain Gap stands at the heart of this high-elevation terrain along the Tennessee and North Carolina border. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which traverses the ridge lines between Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Small mountain settlements like Tiger Valley, Tolley Town, and Clarketown are connected by a network of local routes such as Dave Simerly Rd and Tolley Town Rd, reflecting a long-standing pattern of ridge-and-valley habitation.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in numerous small burial sites, including the Honeycutt Cem, Lacey Cem, and Stevens Cem. The drainage patterns of the Doe River and Little Doe River dictate the local geography, while landmarks like High Rock and White Rock provide fixed points in the steep topography. The presence of the Old Railroad Grade Rd near Whitehead Hill suggests the area's historical industrial activity before the transition to modern forest conservation.