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2003 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 2003 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

The Tellico River and its accompanying Tellico Lake reservoir define the eastern edge of this East Tennessee landscape, where the valley floor meets the rising peaks of the Cherokee National Forest. This 2003 revision, based on earlier surveys, captures a complex network of rural infrastructure including Stakely Mill and Belltown Mill along the watercourses. The interior is characterized by the distinctive terrain of the Knobs and Notchy Ridge, which separate major drainages like Notchy Creek and Big Creek.

For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed regarding community focal points, showing numerous rural institutions such as Bethlehem Ch, Eleazar Ch, and New Providence Ch. Named stations like Tom Station and Rogers Station point to the area's transportation history, while cemeteries such as Rocky Spring Cem and Mahan Cem provide specific anchors for family research. The map also delineates the Tellico Reservation Bdy and regional landmarks like the Tellico Plains Airstrip.