Manuscript. This map portrays the route of the Murphy Branch of the Western North Carolina Railroad from the Haywood/Jackson county line to the vicinity of Sylva, showing the proposed Balsam Tunnel. In addition to the route of the railroad, the map shows creeks and streams, roads (including "State Road" and "County Road"), tunnels, mountains, the residences of some individuals, landowners' names, mills, and a camp. Relief shown by hachures.
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