1936 Map of Bridgeport

About this map

The Tennessee River corridor in 1936 is a landscape in transition, captured just as the Tennessee Valley Authority planned for the inundation of the valley floor. The map depicts the Guntersville Reservoir (Proposed) outline, tracing how the rising waters would soon surround Long Island and alter the river's path. At this moment, traditional river crossings like the Island Creek Ferry and Reese Ferry are still active, serving as vital links for the rural population in Brown Valley and Jaw Valley.