| Oswald Dome | |
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Oswald Dome, viewed from Polk County High School
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,022 ft (921 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 35°11′32″N 84°33′30″W / 35.192223°N 84.558331°W / 35.192223; -84.558331[2] |
| Geography | |
  Oswald Dome Location in Tennessee, United States | |
| Location | Polk County, Tennessee, United States |
| Parent range | Unicoi Mountains |
| Topo map | United States Geological Survey |
Oswald Dome (elevation 3,022 feet (921 m)), also known as Bean Mountain, is a mountain located in the Cherokee National ForestinPolk County, Tennessee. It is part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which is part of the larger Appalachian Mountains.
Oswald Dome is located on the western fringe of the Blue Ridge province of the Appalachian Mountains, and is sometimes considered part of the Unicoi Mountains, a subrange of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is approximately 3.2 miles (5.1 km) west of Reliance, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northeast of Benton, and 2.9 miles (4.7 km) south-southeast of Delano. The Hiwassee River flows along the north base, and a saddle separates the mountain from Chilhowee Mountain to the south, although both mountains are technically part of the same ridge. The Ridge-and Valley province is directly below the mountain to the west. The mountain is accessible by Oswald Dome Road, a forest service road which connects to U.S. 64, and two trails. The Lowry Cove Trail begins on top of the mountain and heads north. Several radio/television transmitters are located atop the mountain.[3]Afire tower was moved from the mountain to the Ocoee Whitewater Center in 2004.[4]
