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2011 Map of Lemon Gap

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lemon Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Max Patch Mountain and the surrounding high ridges of the Tennessee and North Carolina border define this 2011 survey. The landscape is marked by a network of gaps and coves, including Lemon Gap, Brown Gap, and Beasley Cove, where small settlements and family holdings once centered on local water sources like Spring Creek and the Roaring Fork. The map documents a transition in land use, showing both the preservation of traditional sites and the growth of recreational infrastructure.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial grounds, such as Crowder Cemetery and Waddell Cemetery, alongside long-standing landmarks like Joe Post Office and Blue Mill. The presence of the Walnut Mountain Appalachian Trail Shelter and the Round Mountain Lookout highlights the area's importance for forest management and the famous long-distance trail, providing a clear record of the high-country terrain before modern shifts in vegetation or access.