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1938 Map of Tray Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1938

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Chattahoochee National Forest dominates this 1938 landscape, where the ridges of the Blue Ridge define the headwaters of the Hiwassee River. The era is marked by the presence of federal work projects, most notably CCC Camp No F-15, located near the southern fork of the river. The Appalachian Trail winds along the high peaks, connecting landmarks like the Mt Airy Shelter and crossing through the high saddle of Unicoi Gap.

Tracing the waterways like England Mill Creek and Moccasin Creek reveals the complex network of coves and branches that shaped local settlement patterns, such as the aptly named Mountain Scene. The terrain is punctuated by significant gaps and peaks, including Brier Creek Bald and Dismal Mtn, reflecting the land's character before modern road development altered these historic crossings. A designated Picnic Site near the southern boundary suggests the early 20th-century transition of this wilderness into a managed recreational resource.