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1938 Map of Andrews

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Andrews
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The valley of the Valley River and Nantahala River serves as the focal point for this 1938 Tennessee Valley Authority and USGS field examination. The town of Andrews dominates the central landscape, showing a concentrated grid of streets serviced by the Southern Railway Company and featuring a local Hotel. Cultural landmarks are scattered throughout the surrounding slopes, including the Valleytown Cem and the combined Valley River Ch and Cem.

Industry and public works are evident in the presence of a State Prison Camp and a Mill located along the southern ridges. The terrain is characterized by massive high points like Big Stamp and Big Peachtree Bald, with a Lookout Tower positioned for fire watch over the Tusquitee Mts. This map records the transition of Cherokee County from isolated mountain coves to a more connected regional hub before mid-century modernization.