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2019 Map of White Rocks Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds across the high ridges of White Rocks Mountain, marking the transition between the Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest along the Tennessee and North Carolina border. This high-altitude landscape is defined by steep hollows like Mine Hollow and Wilder Mine Hollow, which descend toward the headwaters of the Doe River. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors, where communities such as Roan Mountain, Shell Creek, and Burbank are established along the watercourses.

Local genealogy is deeply etched into the geography, evidenced by a high density of family burial grounds including Stout Cem, Birchfield Cem, and Julian Cem. The proximity of places like Bitter End and Evergreen to the rugged State Line Br reflects the historically isolated nature of these mountain enclaves. Mapping of the Old Railroad Grade Rd near Crabtree provides a trace of former industrial transport routes through this high terrain.