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2019 Map of Prentiss

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Prentiss
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Little Tennessee River defines the eastern corridor of this terrain, where small settlements and milling operations once clustered along the riverbanks. The legacy of local industry is visible through Addington Mill, McClure Mill, and McDonald Mill, marking sites of economic importance in the rural landscape of Macon County. Small communities such as Otto, Riverside, and Prentiss are situated near the waterway, connected by the north-south transit of Georgia Rd.

Nantahala National Forest dominates the western topography, characterized by a series of prominent gaps and ridges including Skeenah Gap, Kimsey Gap, and Harrison Gap. High-altitude landmarks like Yellow Bald and Rock Face Mtn tower over the drainage basins of Coweeta Cr and Lee Cr. For those tracing the human geography of the region, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the western peaks, while Rush Cem and Asbury Cem provide points of reference for genealogical research.