1964 Map of Smokemont

About this map

The Oconaluftee River valley serves as a central artery for this portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where the transition from federal parkland to the Cherokee Indian Reservation is marked by a dense concentration of cemeteries and mountain landmarks. Near the Smokemont campground, the landscape is dotted with several family burial grounds, including Bradley Cem and Carver Cem, reflecting the area's pre-park settlement. Further south at Ravensford, the presence of a Museum & Ranger Station and various river overlooks along the Blue Ridge Parkway indicates the mid-century development of the region for tourism and conservation.