1944 Map of Calhoun

About this map

The Hiwassee River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving deep bends like Davis Bend and Bates Bend as it flows toward the Chickamauga Reservoir. The town of Calhoun sits at a critical junction where the Southern railroad and the Lee Highway cross the water, serving as a gateway between McMinn and Bradley counties. The map captures a transition in rural infrastructure, showing the Hiwassee River Reservation alongside established local landmarks like Whites Mill.