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2022 Map of Franklin

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Little Tennessee River flows through this corner of the Blue Ridge, where the town of Franklin serves as the regional hub and seat of the Macon County Courthouse. The landscape is a complex network of ridges and coves, including Tarkiln Ridge and Trimont Ridge, punctuated by family-named landmarks like Patton Mtn and Bruce Knob. Early industrial sites are scattered across the valley floors, evidenced by Deans Mill, Malonee Mill, and Cozads Mill.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial sites and community centers such as Mount Zion Church Cem and Saint John's Cartoogechaye Episcopal Church Cem. The map also captures the extent of the Nantahala National Forest as it surrounds smaller settlements like Burningtown and Blossomtown. Infrastructure such as the Macon County Airport and the winding course of Murphy Rd illustrate the modern connectivity of this mountain enclave.