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2003 Map of Farner

Name: 2003 Topographic Map of Farner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

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The Hiwassee River carves a deep path through this borderland, where the Cherokee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest meet at the Tennessee and North Carolina line. The landscape is defined by its water management and mountainous terrain, anchored by the Apalachia Dam and the resulting waters of Apalachia Lake. Small rural settlements like Farner, Ironsburg, and Turtletown are connected by a network of winding roads such as Massingale Road and Unicoi Road.

Genealogists can find several family and community landmarks, including the River Hill Cem, Brock Cem, and Hamby Cem. The presence of Ironsburg Ch and Cataska Ch suggests centers of community life nestled among ridges like Shinbone Ridge and Duckett Ridge. This survey reflects an era of forest management and hydroelectric infrastructure that shaped the local economy and geography of Polk and Monroe counties.