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1935 Map of Tray Mountain

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Tray Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Mountain Scene and the surrounding high ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains are captured in this mid-1930s advance sheet, a collaborative effort involving the Tennessee Valley Authority. The landscape is dominated by the Hiwassee River and a dense network of branches and creeks, including Gizzard Creek and Shoals Creek. The presence of CCC Camp No F 15 near the western edge reflects the New Deal era labor and infrastructure projects common in the national forests of this period.

Strategic mountain passes and high-altitude landmarks define the local geography, from Unicoi Gap in the southwest to Tray Mtn and Dismal Mtn. The Appalachian National Trail winds across the peaks, passing through remote points like Blue Ridge Swag and Sassafras Gap. This survey documents a transitional time for Towns and White counties, where established state routes like State Hy No 75 began to formalize access through the rugged terrain of the Cherokee National Forest.