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2011 Map of Wayah Bald

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wayah Bald
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Wine Spring Bald and Burningtown Bald anchor a high-elevation landscape within the Nantahala Mountains, where numerous ridges and gaps define the drainage patterns of Burningtown Creek and Wayah Creek. This 2011 survey documents a topography heavily influenced by the presence of the Appalachian Trail, as evidenced by the Cold Spring Appalachian Trail Shelter and Siler Bald Shelter. Small-scale settlement is concentrated around Kyle and Wayah Depot, while the local history of the region is preserved at the Tippet Cemetery.

The presence of the Arrowood Glade Rearing Pools and the Arrowood Glade Picnic Area suggests a long-standing emphasis on conservation and recreation. The map also traces a network of forest roads such as Winespring Bald Rd and National Forest Rd, which provide access to notable summits like Jarrett Bald and Siler Bald. The area is characterized by its numerous gap crossings, including Burningtown Gap and Snowbird Gap, which have historically facilitated movement through these complex mountain passes.