2022 Map of Corbin Knob

About this map

Cullasaja and Gneiss sit along the winding Cullasaja River, highlighting a landscape where settlement follows the narrow corridors carved through the Nantahala National Forest. This 2022 survey documents the contemporary geography of eastern Macon County, where the Cowee Mountains and features like Corundum Hill define the terrain. The map records several small communities such as Higdonville and Dean, alongside the industrial and social history represented by Berry Mill and the Angel Cem. To the northwest, the Little Tennessee River passes through Franklin and East Franklin, marking the transition from the high ridges of Corbin Knob and Onion Mtn down toward the valley floor. The placement of Watauga Vista Lake and the various branches of Rabbit Cr show the enduring importance of water sources in this mountain environment.