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1940 Map of Santeetlah Creek

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Santeetlah Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest and the Nantahala National Forest dominate this landscape during the mid-twentieth century, showcasing a region defined by its timber and wilderness resources. The presence of the Snowbird (Logging RR) running along the southern reaches of the map indicates the active industrial harvesting of the era, while the Joyce Kilmer Memorial stands as a landmark of preservation within the hardwood stands.

Small mountain communities and homesteads like McGuires, Wilson Cabin, and Dentons are scattered throughout the coves and gaps. Local social life is anchored by institutions such as the Snowbird School, Mt Nebo Ch, and Cedar Cliff Ch. High elevation points including Stratton Bald and Hooper Bald provide a stark contrast to the waters of Santeetlah Lake, where tributaries like Santeetlah Creek and Little Snowbird Creek feed into the reservoir system.