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1935 Map of Billingsley Gap
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1935 Map of Billingsley Gap

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

The dramatic transition from the Cumberland Plateau to the Sequatchie Valley defines this mid-1930s landscape in Bledsoe County. Steep bluffs and high-elevation gaps provide natural passages through the terrain, with Billingsley Gap, Shoemate Gap, and Rankins Gap serving as critical transit points for early roads. The mapping of the Alvin C York Highway and State Highway No 30 illustrates the developing infrastructure of the era, winding through numerous coves like Ann Cove and Lucy Cove. Local industry and community life are anchored by the presence of Emery Mill and Cooper Mill, while the Iron Hill Cem and Mt Zion Sch mark established rural social centers. The Sequatchie River meanders along the valley floor, passing through a landscape dotted with family-named landmarks like Raven Rock and the Smyrna Ch.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1935
Date Published1935
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain