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2019 Map of Corbin Knob

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Corbin Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Little Tennessee River and Cullasaja River shape this portion of Macon County, where the valley floor transitions into the heights of the Cowee Mountains. High-elevation landmarks such as Corbin Knob and Onion Mtn rise above a landscape defined by small mountain settlements like Gneiss, Higdonville, and Brendletown. The map documents the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, showing how Sylva Rd and Highlands Rd navigate the steep terrain between Franklin and the surrounding peaks.

Local history and industry are preserved in labels such as Berry Mill and Corundum Hill, the latter hinting at the region's mineralogical character. The area's communal fabric is visible in features like the Angel Cem near Dowdle Knob and the established communities of East Franklin and Dean. Much of the eastern and central portion of the quadrangle is protected within the Nantahala National Forest, maintaining the wooded character of gaps like Sassafras Gap and Brown Gap.