The Great Smoky Mountains, Carved in Wood

America’s most-visited national park, rendered ridge by ridge in real elevation data.

Why the Smokies

The Great Smoky Mountains straddle the Tennessee–North Carolina line and draw more visitors than any other national park in the country — millions of people a year come for the blue-tinted ridgelines, the old-growth forest, and views that stretch for miles. For a lot of people, it’s not a once-in-a-lifetime trip; it’s the mountains they grew up fifteen minutes from, the place they got married, the drive they’ve made a hundred times.

Carved Close to Home

This is the range right in our backyard — the same Appalachian hardwoods we carve with come from this region, and the elevation data behind every piece captures these ridgelines down to the smallest drainage. Every piece starts with a digital 3D rendering for your approval before a single cut is made.

Explore the Park

Six of the park’s defining peaks, and five of the landmarks that define the wider region:

Request Your Great Smoky Mountains Carving

Pick your size and wood, and we’ll follow up with a digital 3D rendering and a confirmed quote — no payment is collected at this step.

Carving subject: Great Smoky Mountains
Estimated Price
$195
6" x 6" x 1" thick
Surface area36.0 sq in
Thickness1"
Base rate$3.93 / sq in
Material rate$0.46 / sq in / in thick
Total$195

Size

Between 6 and 16 inches per side. Thicker carves capture more of the terrain’s relief.

Recommended thickness for this size: ~1.0"

Wood Selection

Each species has its own grain character and color. All are locally sourced in the Appalachians where possible.

Black Walnut
Rich chocolate-brown, tight grain. Our most popular.
Cherry
Warm amber that deepens beautifully over time.
White Oak
Strong, pale grain with distinctive ray fleck.
Ash
Light, straight-grained, clean and contemporary.
Custom / Other Species
Have a specific species in mind? Let us know — pricing may vary.

Mounting

How would you like to display your piece?

Desk Mounted
Feet
Wall Hanger
Hanging hardware
Both
+$15

Timeline

When do you need it? Rush orders may be subject to additional fees.

4–6 wks
Standard
Best price
2–3 wks
Priority
+$50
Under 2 wks
Rush
+$100

Custom Engraving & Notes

Want a name, date, coordinates, or message laser engraved on the back? Any other special requests?

Your Information

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We’ll review your request and send a digital 3D rendering along with your confirmed quote within 2 business days. No payment is collected at this step.

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