Synopses & Reviews
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic MapThis title provides an increased scale of one of the most visited National Parks in the US, and one of our more popular map titles. This increased scale will provide greater detail to the backcountry users and Appalachian Trail through-hikers.
Park Introduction:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short legstretchers to strenuous treks that may require backcountry camping. But hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies. Car camping, fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are popular activities.
Coverage Highlights
Areas and places featured in this map series (TI316 and TI317) include:
• Appalachian Trail
• Benton Mackaye Trail
• Mountains-to-Sea Trail
• Backcountry Campsites
• Detailed Trail Mileages
• Footbridges
• Fords/Stream Crossings
• Nature/Interpretive Trails
• Scenic Overlooks/Roadside Pull-outs
• Cades Cove Driving Loop
• Chilowee Mountain, Little Mountain, and Cataloochee Divide
• Blue Ridge Parkway
• National Forest Service Lands (Cherokee, Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests)
• Little Tennessee and Tuckasegee Rivers
• Chilhowee and Fontana Lakes
• Maryville, Tennessee - Gatlinburg, Tennessee - Waynesville, North Carolina
- Sheet Size = 25.50 x 37.75
- Folded Size = 4.00 x 7.50
- Scale = 1:40,000
Synopsis
- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic Map
America's most visited national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is both renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life and rich in remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Clingmans Dome and Cataloochee, covers the eastern part of the park, from Sugarlands Visitor Center to the eastern boundary of the park with Pisgah National Forest. Created in partnership with the National Park Service and others, the map combines unparalleled detail and valuable information for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to explore all the area has to offer with particular attention shown to backcountry campsites, shelters, and stream crossings. The map features many key points of interest as well, including Mount Le Conte, Balsam Mountain, Roaring Fork and Newfound Gap.
The park map has clearly marked trails with mileages between intersections. The map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits, passes and many lakes. The map also includes lists of backcountry campsites and shelters along with their location, elevation and capacity. A detailed profile of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which snakes along the ridge of the Great Smoky Mountains, provides a handy tool for hikers. Some of the many recreation features include: visitor centers, campgrounds, trail shelters, trailheads, boat ramps, scenic overlooks, waterfalls, lookout towers, interpretive trails and quiet walkways.
Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.
Other features found on this map include: Clingmans Dome, Great Smoky Mountains, Mount Chapman, Mount Le Conte, Newfound Gap, Old Black, Pisgah National Forest.
- Map Scale = 1:40,000
- Sheet Size = 25.5" x 37.75"
- Folded Size = 4" x 7.5"
About the Author
Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world. All proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the Society's non-profit mission to increase global understanding and promote conservation of our planet through exploration, research, and education.