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1935 Map of Big Spring

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Big Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

The Tennessee River snakes through the heart of this 1935 quadrangle, defining the boundary between Meigs and Rhea counties. The landscape is marked by a transit-dependent economy where numerous river crossings like Cotton Port Ferry, Armstrong Ferry, and Bunker Hill Ferry provide vital links between rural communities. Along the western banks, educational and religious life is anchored by institutions such as William Jennings Bryan University and Salem Ch, while the eastern side near the community of Big Spring is dotted with local landmarks like Bergers Chapel and Mt Carmel Ch.

The junction of the Hiwassee River and the Tennessee is a prominent geographic focal point, creating the complex waterway of the Hiwassee Slough around Ziegler Island. This map captures a moment before later dam projects significantly altered these riverbanks. For those researching local families, the inclusion of remote schools like Cotton Port Sch and Gravel Hill Sch, alongside landmarks like Garrison Bluff, offers a precise look at the pre-war settlement patterns of the Tennessee Valley.