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2022 Map of Oswald Dome

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Oswald Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Benton Springs and Old Patty sit at the western edge of this landscape where the valley floor meets the rising elevations of the Cherokee National Forest. The Hiwassee River cuts through the northern portion of the quadrangle, creating a distinct riparian corridor featuring Jenkins Island and Long Island. This waterway remains a primary geographic axis for the settlements of Austral, Hambright, and Reliance.

High ridges such as Chilhowee Mtn, Millstone Ridge, and Starr Mtn dominate the central and eastern sections, partitioned by gaps and hollows like Sulphur Springs Gap and Rattlesnake Hollow. For genealogists, the map preserves numerous small burial sites and landmarks named for local families, including Brock Graveyard Cem, Parris Cem, and McClary Dr, documenting the historical footprint of these mountain communities.