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1946 Map of Prentiss

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Prentiss
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Little Tennessee River valley defines the eastern edge of this landscape, serving as a corridor for settlement and agriculture amidst the dense peaks of the Nantahala National Forest. The map documents a rural economy where water power was once vital, evidenced by the presence of Addington Mill, McClure Mill, and McDonald Mill along the river's tributaries. Near the settlement of Otto, the Coweeta Experiment Station highlights the area's significance for forest research and hydrological study.

High-elevation landmarks like Albert Mountain and Yellow Bald tower over the terrain, while the Appalachian Trail follows the high ridges along the western boundary. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for numerous community centers, including Prentiss Ch, Asbury Ch, and Mulberry Ch, along with family-named burial grounds such as Rush Cem. The boundary between Macon and Clay counties is traced across the southern ridges, marking the high divide of the Nantahala Game Lands.