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2000 Map of Smokemont

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Smokemont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Smokemont and the community of Ravensford anchor this terrain where the Oconaluftee River meets the Raven Fork. This land is defined by the overlap of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Cherokee Indian Reservation, showcasing a landscape of significant cultural and genealogical depth. The survey reveals a high concentration of family and community burial grounds, including Slave Cem, Nations Cem, and Mac Cem, many of which are tucked away on ridges like Hughes Ridge or along small tributaries.

Modern infrastructure such as the Blue Ridge Parkway and its engineering features like the Rattlesnake Mtn Tunnel contrast with older landmarks like the Museum & Ranger Station and various bridle paths. The presence of multiple rural houses of worship, such as Piney Grove Ch and Straight Fork Ch, indicates a distributed mountain community structure that persists alongside the preserved wilderness and the Great Smoky Mountains.