Research Guides: Maps: Trail, Park, & Forest Maps

GSMNP Land Acquisition Map

Land Acquisition Map of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Western North Carolina National Forests

Up-to-date National Forest maps can be found online from the USDA Forest Service. The Southern Region maps (including Nantahala, Pisgah, and Cherokee National Forests) as well as maps for all other U.S. states, are available via the USDA Forest Service's FSTopo Map Images / States & Territories Interactive Map.

Maps can be viewed online or downloaded. Downloading is recommended as layers such as boundaries and topography can be removed or added as desired

FSTopo Map Images / States & Territories
Interactive map gateway to Forest Service Topographic Maps for the United States.
Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests
Megamap that includes a numbered facilities key.
Pisgah, Nantahala, Croatan, and Uwharrie National Forest Vehicle Use Maps
Scroll down to "Vehicle Use Maps" and expand the menu.

WNC National Forest Websites

Nantahala National Forest
Forest Service site for the Nantahala National Forest. Look for maps using the left-hand menu.
Pisgah National Forest
Forest Service Site for the Pisgah National Forest.
Cherokee National Forest
Forest Service site for the Cherokee National Forest in TN.

Protected Areas

Protected Areas Viewer
Use this USGS interactive map to view protected natural areas of the United States.

Trail Maps and Information

We have many maps and trail guides for hiking in Western North Carolina, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and for hiking the Appalachian Trail. Below are some popular resources; more are available by searching the catalog:

Pinnacle Park Map
A hand-drawn trail map of Pinnacle Park in Jackson County.
Bartram Trail
Hunter Library's print copy of the Interpretive Hiking Map of Bartram Trail in North Carolina.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Park Service information about the AT. Includes the official brochure map .pdf
Appalachian Trail: Nantahala National Forest Map
Appalachian Trail: Bly Gap to Fontana Dam Map
Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy
Information about the non-profit dedicated to promoting the trail in North Carolina and natural areas around it. Includes information on obtaining paper maps of the trail itself.

Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge
Call Number: WCU GENERAL GV199.42.B65 B56 2014

ISBN: 0897329945

Publication Date: 2014

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The National Park Service site for the Smokies.
GSMNP Park Map
Basic map with all park roads, visitor centers, picnic areas, and campgrounds.
GSMNP Trails Map
Scroll down to find the map. Details official trails, backcountry campsites and shelters, front country campgrounds, and primary and secondary roads.
GSMNP Topographic Map
3D overview, highlighted trails and features
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Appalachian Trail, Benton MacKaye Trail, Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Maps

GSMNP Quadrangles

GSMNP Land Acquisition Map

Western North Carolina National Forests

Trail Maps and Information

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP)

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