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1949 Map of Boonshill

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Boonshill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Swan Creek and its many tributaries carve a path through this section of Lincoln County, defining the settlement patterns of the mid-twentieth century. The landscape is dotted with small communities like Boonshill and Hughey, where local life centered around rural gathering places such as East Cyrunton Church and Antioch Ch. Many family names are preserved in the geography through features like Cathey Cem and Crawford Cem, providing a direct link for genealogists studying the area's heritage.

In the south, the Elk River winds through dramatic loops including Hovis Bend and Pitts Bend, while the historic Old Fishing Ford Road suggests earlier routes through the river valley. The map also records the location of the Union Camp Ground Branch, reflecting the importance of seasonal religious or social gatherings in this part of Tennessee. This survey represents the topography as it stood just before significant modern changes, as indicated by the 1979 photorevisions showing updated woodland cover.