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2022 Map of Mount Vernon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Tellico Plains serves as a southern anchor for this Monroe County landscape, where the Tellico River flows near the boundary of the Cherokee National Forest. The map documents a rugged transition between the valley floor and the high ridges of the Unicoi Mountains, characterized by several topographic gaps such as Bogard Gap, McKinney Gap, and Givens Gap. Historical industry is evident through the naming of Stakely Mill and Belltown Mill, suggesting a legacy of water-powered commerce along the many branches that feed into Notchy Creek and its neighboring streams.

Local genealogy is well-supported by the density of family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds, including the Eleazer Cem near Mount Vernon and Rogers Cem further east. The presence of the Tellico Plains Municipal Airport and Living Waters Memorial Gardens reflects the modern development of the area, while the persistent rural character is maintained by the numerous ridges like Harris Ridge and Dean Ridge that separate the scattered settlements of Bethlehem and Big Creek.