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2016 Map of Farner

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Farner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Apalachia Lake and the Hiwassee River define the heart of this mountain landscape, where the state lines of Tennessee and North Carolina meet. The terrain is a complex network of high peaks and ridges, including Buck Bald, Peels High Top, and Shinbone Ridge. This 2016 survey documents the rural character of the Unicoi Mountains, spanning both the Cherokee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest.

Settlement patterns follow the river and mountain gaps, with established communities at Farner, Turtletown, and Ironsburg. Local history is preserved in family and community burial grounds such as Brock Cem and River Hill Cem, while the Apalachia Tunnel represents significant infrastructure along the river's path. Numerous creeks like Shuler Cr and Turtletown Cr branch through the valleys, supporting the small settlements and mountain flats like Cooper Flat.