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1946 Map of Corbin Knob

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Corbin Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Franklin stands as the central hub of this landscape, situated at the confluence of the Little Tennessee River and the Cullasaja River. This mid-century survey reveals a transition from the riverfront valley, marked by the ancient Nikwasi Indian Mound, to the high peaks of the Cowee Mountains and the Nantahala National Forest. The map documents a dense network of mountain communities such as Higdonville, Ellijay, and Brendletown, each supported by small local landmarks like Berry Mill and family-named schools including the Oak Ridge Sch and Higdon Sch.

Hydroelectric development is evident at Lake Emory, created by the Porters Bend Dam. For genealogists, the map is a detailed record of congregational and educational life in Macon County, locating numerous country churches like Wells Grove Ch and Bethlehem Ch alongside the Angel Cem. From the copper-bearing areas around Corundum Hill to the high passes at Laurel Gap and Burgoin Gap, the map traces the early road systems of 64 and 23 as they navigated this complex topography.