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1940 Map of Robbinsville

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Robbinsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Robbinsville serves as the focal point of this 1940s-era landscape, where the Graham County Railroad winds through the river valleys of the Nantahala National Forest. The map documents a community deeply integrated with the surrounding Cheoah Mountains, showing the spread of small settlements like Milltown and Atoah alongside numerous family landmarks. Notable cultural sites include the Snowbird Cherokee Indian Sch and several country churches like Zion Hill Ch and Buffalo Ch.

The presence of Santeetlah Lake and its intricate shoreline dominates the northwestern quadrant, with recreational features such as Swimming Pool labels suggesting the area's development. Higher elevations are marked by utilitarian and lookout structures, specifically the Teyahalee Bald Lookout Tower. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of gaps and basins, including Henry Gap and Sammy Basin, which dictated the early road and rail paths through this portion of Graham County.