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1946 Map of Prentiss

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Nantahala National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape in Macon County, where the high ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains frame the agricultural valleys of the Little River. The map documents a rural economy transitioning from traditional homesteading toward scientific forestry and research, centered around the Coweeta Experiment Station. Family-run industry is still visible along the waterways, with Addington Mill, McClure Mill, and McDonald Mill located near established settlements like Prentiss and Otto. The ridgeline is traced by the Appalachian Trail, winding past peaks such as Albert Mtn and Pickens Nose. Dozens of local landmarks, including Maidens Chapel and the Allison-Watts Sch, provide essential reference points for genealogists tracing mountain families in the aftermath of the war years.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1946
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.4 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain