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1936 Map of Alto
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1936 Map of Alto

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The Elk River winds through the rural borderlands of Coffee, Franklin, and Grundy Counties, anchoring a landscape defined by small farming communities and river crossings. This mid-1930s survey illustrates a transitional era for the region, where older water-access points like Rutledge Ford and Dabbs Ford Bridge coexist with modern infrastructure such as U.S. Highway No. 41 and a prominent Airway Beacon. The settlement of Prairie Plains and the village of Alto serve as local hubs, surrounded by a dense network of country schools and family-named landmarks. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds, including Neville Cem, Gibson Cem, and Floyd Cem, which map the ancestral footprint of the river valley before later development. The presence of the Tennessee Valley Authority and a significant transmission line reflect the early stages of regional electrification efforts.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1936
Date Published1936
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.5 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain