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1939 Map of Unicoi

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Unicoi
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Clinchfield railroad corridor serves as the primary artery through this pocket of the Blue Ridge, connecting the valley settlements of Unicoi and Marbleton as it skirts the base of Buffalo Mountain. This 1939 survey captures a landscape of small upland communities and rural infrastructure, from the Marbleton Sch and Laughren Chapel in the north to the Dry Creek Sch in the west. The presence of the CCC Camp Cordell Hull reflects the federal conservation efforts of the Great Depression era within the Cherokee National Forest.

High-elevation landmarks like Pinnacle Mtn and Unaka Mtn define the eastern and southern horizons, while the iconic Appalachian Trail winds along the rugged border between Tennessee and North Carolina. Genealogists will find value in the specific locations of family-named plots such as Swingle Cem and Grindstaff Cem, along with the small communities of Simerly and Limestone Cove tucked into the mountain gaps.