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2011 Map of Dillard

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dillard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Germany sits along the Germany Rd in the southwestern portion of this survey, surrounded by high-elevation peaks like Steele Knob and Potato Hill. This area is defined by the headwaters of Timpson Creek and Scott Creek, reflecting a settlement pattern tied to narrow mountain valleys and high gaps. Further east, the Little Tennessee River corridor anchors the larger communities of Dillard and Mountain City, where the Rabun Gap Nacoochee School occupies a prominent position in the valley floor.

Industrial and agricultural history is evident in the multiple historic processing sites, including Kilby Mill on Howard Creek and Dickerson Mill near Keener Mountain. Resource extraction is noted by the Queen Mine near Wolf Knob and the Moore Girls Mine to the west. Local genealogy is well-represented through family-named sites and burial grounds such as McCurry Cemetery, Pickett Cemetery, and Wesley Chapel Cemetery, while the Appalachian Trail crosses the northern ridge through Carter Gap.