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1938 Map of Oswald Dome
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1938 Map of Oswald Dome

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

The Hiwassee River carves a deep valley through the heart of the Cherokee National Forest in this 1938 survey, revealing a landscape defined by the convergence of mountain ridges and water-driven industry. The Louisville and Nashville RR follows the northern riverbank, serving small settlements like Austral and Hiwassee Beach. South of the river, the terrain rises sharply toward Oswald Dome, where the Clemmer Trail and various gaps like Mulepen Gap and Sulphur Springs Gap suggest a network of historic passage through the highlands. Local life centers on scattered mills and landmarks, including Harrison Mill and Clemmer Mill, as well as the Antioch Church and Campbellite Cemetery. The map captures the area before modern development, showing isolated schools like Taylor School and Reliance School tucked into the folds of Millstone Ridge and McAmy Ridge.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1938
Date Published1938
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.02 x 27.48 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain