1939 Map of Unicoi
USGS Topo · Published 1954About this map
Unicoi and Limestone Cove serve as the primary hubs in this 1939 survey, situated where the valley floor meets the high ridges of the Cherokee National Forest. The landscape is a network of small mountain communities and family-named landmarks, such as Laughren Chapel and Swingle Cem, connected by the winding route of the Clinchfield railroad. The presence of CCC Camp Cordell Hull reflects New Deal-era infrastructure efforts in the Southern Appalachians, coinciding with early mapping of the Appalachian Trail along the state line. From the heights of Unaka Mtn to the depths of Brummett Hollow, the map documents a transition from a logging and railroad-centered economy to one increasingly managed by the Pisgah National Forest and Tennessee Valley Authority.
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Editions of this 1939 Unicoi Map
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Historical Maps of Unicoi Through Time
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