1964 Map of Mount Guyot

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park dominates this mid-1960s survey, illustrating the high-elevation wilderness along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. The Appalachian Trail snakes along the primary drainage divide, passing through landmarks like Mount Guyot, Tricorner Knob, and the distinctive rock profile of Charles Bunion. This map provides a detailed view of the region's complex hydrology, with the Middle Prong Little Pigeon River and its numerous tributaries such as Ramsey Prong and Texas Creek carving deep into the southern Appalachian massif. Cultural imprints within the park are limited to essential hiking infrastructure, including a Lookout Tower near the Pinnacle and various backcountry shelters. The topography is defined by massive ridges like Dashoga Ridge and Hughes Ridge, which separate the headwaters of the Raven Fork from the northern-flowing streams that eventually reach the Tennessee Valley.