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1956 Map of Altamont

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Altamont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Beersheba Spring and Altamont anchor this survey of the Grundy County highlands, where the Cumberland Plateau begins its dramatic descent. The map captures a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and deep valleys such as Savage Cove and Northcutts Cove. Transportation history is visible in the route of the Old Chattanooga and Mc Minnville Stage Road, which navigates the complex terrain of the plateau. Educational and religious centers like Utah Sch and Grace Chapel are scattered across the higher ground, serving rural communities before many small institutions were consolidated.

Industrial activity appears in the form of Strip Mines to the south, while the topography is punctuated by geological landmarks like the Stone Door. Water systems are intricate here, with the Collins River and numerous tributaries such as Big Creek and Taylor Creek carving the plateau's edges. This edition reflects mid-century settlement patterns with updates from the late 1970s, including the Cumberland Heights Clinic and various corporate boundaries.