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1967 Map of Whittier

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Whittier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Cherokee serves as the focal point of the Cherokee Indian Reservation in the late 1960s, showing a landscape defined by the convergence of the Oconaluftee River and Soco Creek. The map captures a moment of significant cultural and recreational infrastructure, featuring the Oconaluftee Indian Village, the Mountainside Theater, and tourist attractions like Santa's Land and Frontierland. Beyond the main settlements, the terrain is dotted with small family and community sites like Birdtown Cem, Lambert Cem, and Patterson Chapel Ch.

To the south, the Tuckasegee River passes through Whittier and Wilmot, paralleled by the tracks of the Southern Railway. This river valley and the surrounding Nantahala National Forest are characterized by steep ridges and named coves, including Thomas Cove and Jericho Cove. The density of named chapels, cemeteries, and schools like the Log Cabin School provide a clear view of the rural social geography across Jackson and Swain counties during this era.