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2011 Map of Farner

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Hiwassee River cuts a distinct path through this section of the Tennessee-North Carolina border, defining the local geography as it flows past Apalachia and into Apalachia Lake. The area's mid-twentieth-century industrial and utility footprint is evident in major infrastructure like the Apalachia Dam and the Apalachia Tunnel, which cuts through the high ground of Shinbone Ridge. These features reflect a landscape managed for power and water, while the surrounding hills remain dotted with small settlements and family-named terrain.

Local history and genealogy are centered around established community hubs like Farner and Turtletown, each with its own post office. Several family burial grounds, including Brock Cemetery, Hamby Cemetery, and River Hill Cemetery, provide specific locations for researchers. High points such as Buck Bald, featuring the Buck Bald Lookout, and Peels High Top overlook a complex network of creeks and branches that historically shaped the region's movement and development.