Mountains, Maps, and Memory: The Life and Work of George Masa

Posted on by Ashley Van Matre
Photograph of George Masa.
George Masa is shown posing in a field with three view cameras on tripods. Photo credit: Herbert W. Pelton. Buncombe County Special Collections, Pack Memorial Public Library, Asheville, North Carolina.

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George Masa created stunning black-and-white photographs of the Smokies during the 1920s and early 1930s. His images captured the region’s beauty and helped build public support for establishing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He collaborated with naturalist Horace Kephart, mapping trails, peaks, and landscapes with remarkable precision. His photographs and maps were crucial in promoting the park movement.

Masa also briefly worked for Bitmore Industries and is credited with some of the photographs in our archives. Stay tuned for an upcoming blog post exploring George Masa’s remarkable life and enduring legacy.

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