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1972 Map of Brayton, 1974 Print
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1972 Map of Brayton

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Walden Ridge dominates this 1972 survey, where the Cumberland Escarpment drops away into the complex drainages of Bledsoe, Rhea, and Hamilton counties. The landscape is defined by its industrial history and scattered mountain settlements, notably Brayton, Smithtown, and Hickory Grove. Numerous strip mines and a quarry are visible across the high ground, particularly near The Backbone and Pitts Gap. This era reveals a community closely tied to its geography, with local life centered around the Brayton-Hendon Community Center and Brayton Ch. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of family burial grounds like Metz Cem, Hendon Cem, and Standifer Cem. The topography is particularly intricate through McGill Gulf and along the winding course of Rock Creek, which carves through the sandstone before reaching Clifton Bend.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain