1946 Map of Franklin

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Lake Emory and the Little Tennessee River anchor the eastern landscape of this 1946 survey, where the town of Franklin serves as a central hub for the surrounding mountain coves. The settlement pattern reveals a reliance on the area's waterways, with several active mill sites including Deans Mill, Malonee Mill, and Cozads Mill situated along the creeks and riverbanks. To the west, the Nantahala National Forest covers much of the high ground, punctuated by numerous named peaks like Wilkes Knob and Trimont Mtn.