1935 Map of Neels Gap

About this map

Appalachian Trail hikers and local history enthusiasts will find a meticulously documented landscape in this 1935 advance sheet, compiled from aerial photographs by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Geological Survey. The terrain is defined by the high peaks of the Blue Ridge, including Blood Mtn and Slaughter Mtn. This era shows the early infrastructure of Vogel State Park No 11 and the winding route of Nos 19 and 129 through Neels Gap. Settlements like Natal and landmarks such as Zion Ch are recorded alongside various mountain passes including Jarrard Gap and Woody Gap. The map captures the interface between the Cherokee National Forest and the boundary between Union and Lumpkin counties, providing a detailed record of the ridgelines and watercourses such as Picklesimer Creek and Nottely Falls during the mid-1930s.