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1956 Map of Alpine

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Alpine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Dale Hollow Reservoir dominates the northern and central landscape of this mid-century survey, with the West Fork Dale Hollow Reservoir carving a deep path through the highland terrain. The map captures a moment of established rural life in the Upper Cumberland region, centered around small crossroads such as Wirmingham, Alpine, and Monroe. The settlement patterns here are defined by the winding creek valleys, with communities like Ivyton and Cowan situated along West Fork and its tributaries.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by numerous family-named landmarks and institutions, including the Joppa Sch and Ivyton Sch, alongside churches like Bethsadie Ch and Smith Chapel. The terrain is punctuated by significant elevations such as Rocky Ridge and King Mountain, while the Pilot Lookout Tower stands as a prominent lookout point. The intricate network of cemeteries, such as Booher Cem, Regan Cem, and Winningham Cem, offers a detailed record of the families who settled this border area between Pickett and Overton Counties.