1943 Map of Osborn

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The Chatuge Reservoir dominates the western landscape of this 1943 survey, showing the shoreline as it was newly established during the early 1940s. Along the banks and tucked into the surrounding ridges of the Chattahoochee National Forest and Nantahala National Forest, a network of mountain communities remains visible. Settlements like Osborn, Macedonia, and Presley are anchored by local institutions, including Macedonia Ch and Lower Hightower Sch. The map provides a detailed view of the Hiwassee River valley before further modern development, capturing the location of many family-named landmarks and cemeteries such as Garrett Cem and Ivy Mount Cem. For those tracing the historical geography of the Georgia-North Carolina border, the map highlights the rugged topography from Eagle Mountain to the high points at Shooting Creek Bald, while the Appalachian Trail winds through the southern gaps.