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1938 Map of Tray Mountain

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Tray Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Chattahoochee National Forest dominates this 1938 survey, conducted by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the U.S. Geological Survey to document the complex terrain of the Blue Ridge mountains. This map records a landscape in transition, featuring the infrastructure of the CCC Camp No F 15 alongside traditional mountain landmarks. The Appalachian Trail winds through the high elevations, passing the Mt Tray Shelter near the summit of Tray Mountain.

Waterways like the Hiwassee River and England Mill Creek drain the steep slopes, which are marked by numerous named gaps and knobs such as Stillhouse Gap, Sooky Gap, and Dismal Mtn. The small settlement of Mountain Scene is noted on the western edge, providing a rare point of habitation in this densely wooded area. This document is essential for tracing early forest management and recreational development in the Georgia mountains.