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1932 Map of Burnside

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Burnside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Cumberland River and its deep meanders define the landscape of this 1932 survey, notably at Burnside where the Southern Railway crosses the water. This era captures the region's river-dependent geography before modern reservoir systems altered the flow, showing tight loops like Woodson Bend and Dixie Bend as prominent landforms. The intricate topography is marked by numerous gap crossings such as Sullens Gap and Gaylor Gap, which facilitated travel between the steep hollows and ridges.

Local life is recorded through a dense network of one-room schoolhouses and country churches, including Pole Bridge Sch and Lovells Chapel. Along the South Fork Cumberland River, the economy is evidenced by Roberts Mill and the small settlements of Sloans Valley and Alpine. For genealogists, the map preserves dozens of family-named landmarks like Thompson Hollow and Shadowen Shoals, alongside notable geological features like the Natural Bridge and The Gulf.