1957 Map of Whiteoak Flats

About this map

Pleasant Grove Ch and a nearby Community Center stand near the northern edge of this high-elevation mountain terrain, marking the sparse human footprint in a landscape dominated by the Cherokee National Forest. This 1957 survey (with 1970s updates) details the complex drainage systems of Citico Creek and its numerous tributaries like Doublecamp Creek and Barkcamp Br. The state line between Tennessee and North Carolina follows the crest of the Unicoi Mountains, separating the Nantahala National Forest from the Cherokee Wildlife Management Area. High peaks and gaps define the region, including Big Fodderstack and the curiously named Jeffrey Hell. The map also captures the Citico Warden Station and the Cold Spring Lookout Tower, essential outposts for managing these extensive protected timberlands and wildlife habitats.