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1944 Map of Calhoun

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Calhoun
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Calhoun sits at a strategic bend in the Hiwassee River during the mid-1940s, serving as a focal point where the Southern railroad and the Lee Highway converge. This period captures the landscape shortly after the creation of the Chickamauga Reservoir, which reshaped the river's path through Bates Bend and Hambright Bend. The surrounding McMinn County countryside is defined by a series of parallel ridges, including Dry Valley Ridge and Getty Ridge, which channel drainage into the Oostanaula Creek system.

Rural life is deeply documented through local landmarks such as Whites Mill and the Gentry Store. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous small community centers, including Britton Ch, Sanford Ch, and Clear Springs Ch, along with family-named burial sites like Womack Cem and Swafford Cem. The map illustrates a transition from traditional agricultural hollows, like Squire Liner Hollow, to a more modern infrastructure network.