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1957 Map of Rafter

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Rafter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The Cherokee National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape in Monroe County, where narrow valleys and steep ridges dictate the pattern of human settlement. The Tellico River flows through the western edge of the quadrangle, crossed by the Sloan Bridge and marked by river miles. Small communities like Tariffville, Acorn, and Ballplay are established along the creeks, many centered around local congregations such as Ebenezer Ballplay Ch and Oak Grove Ch.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including the Ballplay Sch and several family burial grounds like Giles Cem and the Farris Chapel Cem. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations like Harlan Mountain and Peaky Top, while the eastern portion of the map is largely occupied by the Tellico Wildlife Management Area, showing the region's 1950s transition into managed wilderness and recreational forest.