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1946 Map of Corbin Knob

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Corbin Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Nikwasi Indian Mound stands as a prominent cultural landmark in the town of Franklin, situated near the confluence of the Cullasaja River and the Little Tennessee River. This mid-century landscape is defined by the development of the Little Tennessee River valley, where the Porters Bend Dam has created Lake Emory. Industry and infrastructure are well-documented, showing the path of the Tallulah Falls railroad and the local Airport adjacent to the river.

Upland from the valley, the Nantahala National Forest encompasses numerous peaks including Corbin Knob and Onion Mtn. The rural community structure is visible through a network of small settlements like Higdonville and Gneiss, supported by local institutions such as Sloans Chapel, Bethlehem Ch, and Higdon Sch. Family history is anchored by sites like Berry Mill and the Angel Cem, illustrating a mountain economy transition between agriculture and early infrastructure development.