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1938 Map of Caney Creek

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Caney Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

Industrial activity and forest management converge in this 1938 survey of the Cherokee National Forest. The Ocoee River is the central artery of the landscape, feeding into Lake Ocoee (Parksville Reservoir) and powering the Ocoee Power Plant No 2. Evidence of the Depression-era work relief programs is visible through CCC Camp No 1451 and CCC Camp No 1452, which likely managed the trails and lookout infrastructure throughout the surrounding ridges.

Small mountain communities such as Vineland and Sylco are documented alongside local educational landmarks like Fairview Sch and Blue Ridge Sch. The topography is defined by high peaks and sharp transitions, including Big Frog Mtn and Hogback Mountain. Transportation in the river gorge is particularly unique, featuring a Flume and Tramway that hugs the riverbank near a series of transmission lines.