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1957 Map of Farner

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Farner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Hiwassee River winds through the heart of this borderland landscape, where the Cherokee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest meet at the Tennessee and North Carolina state line. The Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks follow the river's northern bank, passing through the remote settlement of Cataska and the Apalachia Dam, which contains the waters of Apalachia Lake. This mid-century survey reveals a network of high-elevation gaps and family-named landmarks that speak to the region's isolated rural history.

Local communities like Ironsburg and Turtletown serve as anchor points amidst the ridges. Genealogy researchers will find several well-placed landmarks, including the Ironsburg Ch, Poindexter Ch, and small burial grounds such as Brock Cem and River Hill Cem. Distinctive summits like Buck Bald and Burger Knob define the skyline, while the industrial presence of a gaging station and a lookout tower reflect the era's focus on forest and water management.