1956 Map of Altamont

About this map

Beersheba Springs and the surrounding reaches of the Cumberland Plateau define this mid-20th-century landscape, where remote settlements are connected by historic transit routes and small-scale industry. The map captures the alignment of the Old Chattanooga Mc Minnville Stage Road, a vital artery cutting through the hills toward the Collins River. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the transition to an industrial economy is evident near Gruetli-Laager with the presence of Strip Mines and the Cumberland Heights Substation. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including Walker Cem, Fults Cem, and several local houses of worship such as Grace Chapel and Killians Chapel. The terrain is deeply dissected by drainages like Big Creek and Taylor Creek, while the South Cumberland Recreation Area and the Stone Door geological feature highlight the area's natural landmarks.