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2016 Map of Luftee Knob

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Luftee Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Great Smoky Mountains National Park dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. The ridgelines of the Smokies define the terrain, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds past peaks like Mount Guyot and Cosby Knob. The map reveals a network of watercourses flowing from these heights, including Big Creek and Palmer Creek, which carve deep valleys between massive formations such as Big Cataloochee Mountain and Luftee Knob.

Tracing the ancient paths of the region, the survey highlights a complex system of hiking and pack trails, such as the Snake Den Ridge Trail and Gunter Fork Trail. These routes pass through significant gaps and hollows, connecting remote points of interest like Williamson Cem and Walnut Bottoms Cem. This 2016 data emphasizes the preserved wilderness and the geographical importance of the Mount Sterling Ridge in the eastern reach of the park.