1938 Map of Marble

About this map

Valley River winds through a narrow agricultural corridor in the late 1930s, flanked by the high elevations of the Snowbird Mountains and the Cheoah Mountains. The settlement of Marble serves as a central hub, supported by the Southern Railway line that parallels the river. This rail-and-river network facilitated the local economy, connecting smaller communities like Tomotla and Maltby to the wider region. Much of the surrounding high country is contained within the Nantahala National Forest, where steep ridges like Sassafras Ridge and peaks such as Snowbird Top dominate the terrain.