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1946 Map of Franklin

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Franklin serves as the focal point of this 1946 landscape, where the Little Tennessee River flows toward Lake Emory. The map captures a mid-century community supported by local industry and public institutions, featuring the Malonee Mill, Deans Mill, and the riverside Cozads Mill. Institutional life is well-documented through the presence of the County Home, the State Prison Camp, and the Franklin Sch.

The surrounding terrain within the Nantahala National Forest is defined by a dense network of gaps and knobs, including Trimont Ridge and Horton Knob. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and rural congregations, such as Cartoogechaye Ch, Slagle Memorial Ch, and the Mt Zion Cem. The detailed record of fence and field lines provides an intimate look at the agricultural footprint of settlements like Burningtown and Iotla before late-century shifts.