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2011 Map of Oswald Dome

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Oswald Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Hiwassee River winds through this mountain landscape, carved by prominent ridges such as Starr Mountain and Chilhowee Mountain. The area is marked by a clear pattern of small, family-named settlements and landmarks, including Old Patty, Austral, and Hambright. These communities are often clustered near gaps and hollows, such as Hiwassee Gap and Ernie King Hollow. Historically significant crossings and markers, like Savannah Ford and the DeSoto Monument, reflect the long-standing human presence along the river corridor.

Local history is preserved in numerous rural burial grounds, such as Brock Cemetery and the Campbellite Cemetery, many situated along winding routes like Nicholson Cemetery Rd. In the higher elevations, the Oswald Dome Lookout provides a vantage point over the complex terrain of Presswood Mountain and Hooper Mountain. The map also captures several dams and water features, including the Lake Agape Dam and McCamy Dam, which manage the flow of creeks like Greasy Creek and Tieskee Creek through the valleys.