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1940 Map of Lemon Gap

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

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

The Appalachian Trail follows the ridge line of the Bald Mountains along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina in this 1940 topographic study. High-altitude landmarks like Max Patch Mtn and the Lookout Tower on Round Mountain define the landscape, while the valleys are settled with small community hubs. Small post offices and rural centers like Joe (PO), Wasp, and Boomer serve the scattered mountain homesteads.

Tracing the watercourses of Spring Creek and Meadow Fork reveals a network of early industry and community life, including Ebbs Mill, Blue Mill, and the Roaring Fork Sch. Local genealogy is well-documented through numerous family burial grounds and country churches, such as Growder Cem, Grigsby Cem, and Balding Chapel. The intricate topography highlights the reliance on mountain passes such as Lemon Gap and Rattlesnake Gap for movement between the high ridges and the creek valleys.