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1946 Map of Corbin Knob

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Corbin Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Nikwasi Indian Mound stands as a focal point in the valley where the Little Tennessee River meets the Cullasaja River. This 1946 field study, updated with late-1960s details, captures the community of Franklin and its surrounding mountain gaps during a period of transition. The landscape is dotted with small rural schools like Oak Ridge Sch and Higdon Sch, and country churches such as Wells Grove Ch and Sloans Chapel, reflecting a dispersed settlement pattern common in the Nantahal National Forest region.

Industry and infrastructure are noted through the presence of Berry Mill, the Franklin Airport, and the Lake Emory reservoir. Significant topographical landmarks like Corundum Hill and the towering Corbin Knob provide the backdrop for scattered settlements like Higdonville and Brendletown. The map preserves the location of family-named features and local landmarks such as Angel Cem and various mountain gaps, offering a detailed record of the mid-century Macon County landscape.