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2016 Map of Oswald Dome

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Oswald Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Hiwassee River cuts a deep path through the Cherokee National Forest, defining the rugged geography of this portion of Polk County. Settlement patterns follow the river valley and the lower elevations, where small communities like Reliance and Austral are situated. The landscape is characterized by prominent peaks such as Oswald Dome and Presswood Mtn, separated by significant gaps and hollows like Mulepen Gap and Ernie King Hollow.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history data preserved in numerous burial grounds, including Brock Cem, Campbellite Cem, and Reliance Cem. The transportation network is a mix of forest roads and historic routes, with the Harbinson Bridge providing a key crossing point. This map documents a region where the traditional river-oriented economy meets the protected wilderness of the national forest, preserving locations like Benton Springs and Archville for modern study.