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1971 Map of Oakman

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Oakman and Ranger serve as the primary hubs of activity along the Louisville and Nashville rail corridor in this early 1970s survey. The landscape is defined by significant hydrologic engineering, featuring the massive Carters Dam and the sprawling Carters Lake, alongside the downstream Reregulation Reservoir. These man-made features dominate the northern section of the sheet, where the Coosawattee River is harnessed for power and flood control. Away from the water, a network of rural congregations such as Banks Chapel, Hopewell Ch, and New Hope Ch anchor the local communities. The terrain transitions from the river valleys to the heights of Blalock Mountain in the east, where the winding Talking Rock Creek carves a deep path through the hills. This map documents a period when modern infrastructure and traditional mountain settlements coexisted.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain