2013 Map of Luftee Knob

About this map

The high ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains define this corner of the Southern Appalachians, where the boundary between North Carolina and Tennessee follows a series of prominent peaks and gaps. Snake Den Mountain and Inadu Mountain dominate the northwestern portion of the sheet, giving way to the significant elevation of Camel Hump Mountain. This landscape is characterized by its steep-walled coves and an intricate drainage system, where water flows from high-altitude springs like Brakeshoe Spring into larger channels such as Big Cr. Points of interest for researchers include the traditional named landmarks of the interior forest, such as Walnut Bottom, Poplar Cove, and Flint Rock Cove. The topographic detail shows a network of creeks, including John Mack Cr and Pretty Hollow Cr, which carve through the ancient Mount Sterling Ridge. Higher elevations are marked by distinctive peaks like Ross Knob and Balsam High Top, representing the complex verticality of the mountain range.