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2013 Map of Wayah Bald

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Wayah Bald
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The high ridges of the Nantahala Mountains dominate this landscape, characterized by several prominent peaks and gaps that define the drainage patterns of the region. Wayah Bald and Burningtown Bald stand as significant landmarks alongside a network of trails, including the Cold Spring Appalachian Trail Shelter. The settlement of Kyle sits in the northwest near Bateman Gap, while Wayah Depot serves as a point of interest further east. Water features are abundant, with numerous branches such as Burningtown Br and Cold Spring Cr feeding into the larger creek systems.

Local recreational and forestry infrastructure is evident through the Arrowwood Glade Picnic Area and the Arrowwood Glade Rearing Pools. The map detail includes several historically named hollows and coves, such as Pol-Miller Hollow and Tom Bryan Cove, which offer insights into early family landholdings and community naming conventions. High-elevation crossings like Licklog Gap and Burningtown Gap illustrate the historic transit routes through this complex mountain terrain.