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2019 Map of Franklin

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Little Tennessee River and Cartoogechaye Creek converge near the township of Franklin, serving as the primary geographical anchors for this portion of Macon County. The landscape is defined by its numerous family-named peaks and gaps, including Horton Knob, Gibson Ridge, and Pendergrass Mtn. For those tracing local heritage, several historic milling sites are recorded, such as Deans Mill in the north and Cozads Mill to the south.

The presence of established religious and burial sites like the Saint John's-Cartoogechaye Episcopal Church Cem and Woodlawn Cem underscores the deep-rooted settlement patterns of the area. Significant portions of the western terrain are protected within the Nantahala National Forest, where the Bartram Trail winds through the high ridges, connecting landmarks like Trimont Mtn and Wolfpen Gap. Smaller communities like Burningtown and Blossomtown are situated along the valley floors near their respective creeks.