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1946 Map of Sam Knob

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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Pisgah National Forest and Nantahala National Forest converge in this high-altitude 1946 survey, centered on the tri-county junction of Haywood, Jackson, and Transylvania. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the West Fork Pigeon River and East Fork Pigeon River, where numerous branches like Shining Rock Creek and Laurel Creek carve deep through the massive ridges. Human activity is sparse and concentrated along these watercourses, evidenced by the Charley Creek Sch in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. High-elevation landmarks like Richland Balsam and Sam Knob dominate the topography. The emerging Blue Ridge Parkway traces the crests, signaling a shift from a landscape of remote mountain gaps like Beartrail Ridge Gap and Deep Gap toward one of recreational and scenic preservation in the post-war era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1946
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain