1952 Map of Camp Austin

About this map

Wartburg serves as a primary hub in this mid-century survey of the Cumberland Mountains, situated where the Emory River cuts through the steep topography of the Cumberland Plateau. The landscape is defined by the significant presence of the Brushy Mountain State Penal Farm to the northeast and the expansive Catoosa Wildlife Management Area to the southwest. Rural life and family lineage are documented through several hilltop burial grounds, including the Francis Cemetery and Honeycutt Cemetery, alongside small community centers like Liberty Church and Whitoak School. The Southern railroad winds alongside the river, connecting the smaller settlements of Deermont and Camp Austin to the larger region. This survey captures the area just as the State Forest and wildlife management lands began to dominate the local geography, preserving the location of homesteads and crossroads before many were reclaimed by the forest.