Jump Off view

Jump Off view

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This photograph taken from Jump Off is by George Masa (1885-1933). Born in Japan and raised as Shoji Endo, Masa came to the United States in 1906. In 1915, he moved to Asheville and was known variously as G. M. Iizuka, George M. Iizuka, and Masahara Iizuka, before adopting George Masa as his professional name. Masa was active in the Carolina Appalachian Trail Club, which merged with the Carolina Mountain Club, and in the movement to establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Jump Off, sometimes written as Jumpoff, is a 1,000 foot cliff on the northeast side of Mount Kephart. Although a strenuous hike, Jump Off is a popular hiking destination because of its long-range views.

Masa, George, 1885-1933

George Masa Collection

Hunter Library Digital Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723

before 1933

Asheville Photo Service

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2015-11-02

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10.5" x 8"(dimension)

2 pages(pages)

George Masa Collection