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2019 Map of Unicoi

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Unicoi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Unicoi and its surrounding mountain gaps serve as a primary gateway between the high ridges of the Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest. This 2019 survey documents the rugged boundary where Tennessee meets North Carolina, a landscape defined by steep drainages like N Indian Cr and Sciota Cr. Small settlements such as Marbleton, Limestone Cove, and Davis Springs are clustered in the more accessible valleys, often centered around family-named landmarks and historical burial grounds including Swingle Cem and Grindstaff Cem.

A network of specialized routes, from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail to the Dark Hollow Horse Trail and Buffalo Mountain ATV Trail, illustrates the modern transition of this area from a timber and agricultural economy to one focused on recreational conservation. Notable terrain features like Nelson Gap and Cherry Gap mark historic passage points through the mountain ranges, while the Rattlesnake Ridge Trail traces the high ground above Pleasant Garden.