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2011 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Tellico River winds through this landscape in Monroe County, serving as a focal point for several small communities and historic mill sites. The settlement of Tellico Plains anchors the southern portion of the map, featuring the Tellico Plains Airstrip, while further north, the Mount Vernon Post Office marks the hub of the Mount Vernon community. The area's agrarian and industrial history is evident through features like Stakely Mill and Belltown Mill, which utilized the local waterways.

Genealogists will find a wealth of data across numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Old Prospect Cemetery, Druid Hill Cemetery, and the Rogers Cemetery. The map also reveals established spiritual centers such as Bethlehem Church and Beulah Church. Terrain features such as the Notchy Creek Knobs and Laurel Mountain define the region's character, punctuated by landmarks like Nars Ford crossing the river.