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1940 Map of Boyds Creek
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1940 Map of Boyds Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

The French Broad River snakes through the heart of the Sevier and Knox county line, defining a landscape of deep meanders and alluvial islands. This 1940 survey documents a river-oriented society just before significant modern transitions, where river crossings like Huffaker Ferry and Johnson Ferry remained vital, even as the Brabson Ferry had already fallen out of use. The topography is anchored by the Bays Mountains and Smoky Mountain, with the John Sevier Monument standing near the banks of Boyds Creek. Small rural centers such as Seymour and Oak City are visible, supported by a dense network of local institutions including Harrison Chilhowee Academy and numerous community landmarks like Peters Mill and the Seven Islands Church. The map preserves the exact locations of many family-named cemeteries and rural schools, such as Trundle Cemetery and Highland View School, reflecting the ancestral footprint of the valley.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1940
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.03 x 27.35 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain