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2013 Map of Franklin

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Little Tennessee River winds through this mountain landscape, anchoring the town of Franklin and its surrounding communities. The geography is defined by a dense network of gaps and knobs, including Parrish Gap, Horton Knob, and Roper Knob, which historically dictated the paths of local travel. Small settlements like Burningtown and Iotla are situated along the valley floors, while larger landmarks such as the Macon County Airport and the North Carolina State Prison Camp stand on the outskirts of the primary township.

Industrial and local history is evidenced by several mills along the watercourses, such as Deans Mill, Malonee Mill, and Cozads Mill, indicating a long-standing reliance on the area's hydrology. The numerous named coves, such as Cochran Cove and Willis Cove, reflect the traditional Appalachian land use pattern of settling in sheltered valleys. Further south, the map details the terrain around Blossomtown and the rising slopes of Trimont Mountain.