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1947 Map of Orme

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Orme
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Sweden Cove serves as the geographic heart of this 1947 study, where the valley floor transitions into the steep slopes of Cumberland Mountain. The small settlement of Orme sits tucked into the mountainside at the base of Orme Mountain School, while further north, the community of Lodge and Sweden Cove School mark the local centers of rural life. The landscape is defined by deep recesses like Gourdneck Cove and Payne Cove, which cut into the limestone plateau, creating a complex series of ridges and points.

Transport and trade are anchored by the Dixie Highway near Tate and the Battle Creek drainage. Genealogists can identify family landmarks such as Beene Cem and Thomas Cem, alongside several vital water sources like Wildcat Spring and Holly Spring. The presence of a Lookout Tower on a high ridge overlooking Main Cove highlights the era's focus on forest management and surveillance across the Marion County and Franklin County border.