2022 Map of Iron Mountain Gap

About this map

Iron Mountain Gap stands as a central crossing point along the border of Carter and Mitchell counties, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the high ridges of the Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and high points like Little Rock Knob and Piney Bald. Small settlements such as Piney Grove and Tiger Valley are situated along the lower elevations, connected by roads that often follow historical paths like Old Hwy 19E. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including the Honeycutt Cem, Gouge Cem, and Stockton Cem, which are tucked away in locations like Chambers Hollow and along the slopes of River Ridge. The presence of the Old Railroad Grade Rd near Blevins indicates the area's history of mountain transit and timber extraction.