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1956 Map of Billingsley Gap, 1958 Print
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1956 Map of Billingsley Gap

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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The Cumberland Plateau drops sharply into the Sequatchie Valley in this mid-century survey of Bledsoe County. The landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, where the high wooded expanse of Bledsoe State Forest and landmarks like Cowen Knob give way to fertile lowlands along the Sequatchie River. Settlement patterns follow the topography, with remote community centers such as Saratoga Springs and Tiptop on the heights, while the valley floor is dotted with small family farms and local institutions. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Beaverhill Sch and Mt Crest Sch to numerous burial grounds including Blackburn Cem and Pendergrass Cem. This era shows the region before major modern expansion, preserving the locations of rural congregations like Wheeler Hill Ch and Smyrna Ch.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.3 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain