2022 Map of Lemon Gap

About this map

Wasp and Ebbs Mill anchor the mountain landscapes of this contemporary survey, where the borders of Madison Co and Haywood Co meet the Tennessee state line. The topography is defined by high-elevation landmarks like Max Patch Mtn and Walnut Mtn, which serve as significant waypoints along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The map documents a rugged interior crisscrossed by a dense network of forest paths and horse trails, including the Buckeye Ridge Horse Trail and Cherry Ridge Horse Trail. Scattered family cemeteries such as Crowder Cem and Reynolds Cem provide tangible links to the early mountain families who settled these deep hollows. This record of the Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest illustrates a modern balance between conserved wilderness and historic settlement patterns.