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2022 Map of McFarland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Hiwassee River cuts a deep, winding path through the Cherokee National Forest, defining the rugged geography of southeastern Tennessee near the Monroe and Polk County line. This landscape is characterized by a series of prominent ridges including Jones Ridge, Towee Ridge, and Finger Board Ridge, which overlook isolated settlements and family-named landmarks. The river itself is punctuated by significant landforms such as Big Island, Little Rock Island, and The Narrows.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial grounds, such as Campground Cem, Morgan Cem, and Witt Cem, scattered among the drainages of Childers Cr and Towee Cr. Long-established trail networks like the Benton McKaye Trl and the John Muir National Recreation Trl follow the river's course, while the small communities of Reliance, Servilla, and McFarland represent the enduring human presence in these mountains. The location of Maggies Mill and Probst further illustrates the historic reliance on local watercourses for industry and commerce.