1956 Map of Bald Knob

About this map

The Calfkiller River and Caney Fork converge within this mid-century portrait of the Tennessee Highland Rim, where the water levels of Great Falls Lake back into winding river gorges. The settlement of Spencer anchors the southern portion of the sheet, serving as a gateway to the steep ravines and plateaus of the Van Buren and White County line. The map captures a rural landscape defined by narrow valleys and upland coves, including Turkey Cot Cove and Lost Cove, which dictated the placement of small communities like Cummingsville and River Hill.