1957 Map of Tray Mountain

About this map

Mountain Scene and Burton No 2 mark the early settlement patterns of this mountain region, where the Hiwassee River begins its course. This 1957 field-checked study shows the rugged geography of the Chattahoochee National Forest defined by the Blue Ridge and the Tennessee Valley Divide. Transportation history is evident in the inclusion of the England Turnpike and Unicoi Turnpike, which followed traditional gaps such as Unicoi Gap to cross the high ridges. The map tracks the Appalachian Trail as it winds over peaks like Tray Mountain and through high-elevation points such as White Oak Stamp and Dismal Mountain. Notable social landmarks of the era include the High Valley Boys Club, while numerous family-named branches like England Br and Wimpy Br suggest the long-standing genealogical ties to these steep coves and narrow valleys.