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1940 Map of Alarka, 1965 Print
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1940 Map of Alarka

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Nantahala National Forest dominates the landscape of western North Carolina in this 1940 survey, where the peaks of the Cowee Mountains separate the valley of Alarka Creek from the southward flow of the Little Tennessee River. Small mountain communities and family-named landmarks are scattered throughout the drainages, including the settlements of Etna and Wests Mill. The transition from the high ridges of Scott Knob and Blackrock Knob to the river bottoms reveals a traditional Appalachian settlement pattern defined by local institutions like Cochran Ch, Alarka Sch, and the Snow Hill Ch.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain