1935 Map of Neddy Mountain

About this map

The French Broad River carves a deep path through Cocke County in this 1935 survey, a landscape defined by the prominent ridge of Neddy Mountain and the expansive reaches of the Pisgah National Forest. This era shows a rural economy deeply tied to the valley's water and terrain, where Long Creek Mill and Click Mill suggest the local processing of timber or grain. The settlement pattern is dispersed, with small communities like Del Rio, Baltimore, and West Myers serving as local hubs along the Southern Highway and the river banks.