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2016 Map of Mount Guyot

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Mount Guyot and Mount Chapman dominate this high-elevation section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the border between Tennessee and North Carolina. The landscape is defined by the high ridgelines of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which traverses prominent landmarks like The Sawteeth, Charles Bunion, and Tricorner Knob. This 2016 survey illustrates the intricate drainage systems that feed the region's rivers, including Ramsey Prong, Eagle Rocks Prong, and the headwaters at Three Forks.

Evidence of early mountain life is preserved in the remote family cemeteries such as Barnes Children Cem and Williams Ramsey Cem. The map provides detailed routing for historic footpaths, including the Old Settlers Trail and the Ramsey Cascades Trail, which navigate the steep transition from the Greenbrier Pinnacle down toward the creek bottoms. The geography captures the rugged isolation of the Smokies, where names like Devils Den and Breakneck Ridge reflect the challenging terrain encountered by early surveyors and settlers.