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1952 Map of Camp Austin

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Camp Austin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Wartburg town site and the surrounding ridges of Morgan County dominate this mid-century landscape, characterized by the winding path of the Emory River. Significant local landmarks include the Brushy Mountain State Penal Farm tucked into the northern hills and the expansive Catoosa Wildlife Management Area to the southwest. The transport network is anchored by the Southern Railway, which follows the river's contours past the settlement of Deermont.

Genealogists and local historians will find a dense distribution of rural institutions, from the Wartburg Cemetery and Francis Cemetery to numerous country congregations like Liberty Church and Mossy Grove Church. The presence of the Whiteoak School and the gaging station on the river reflects the established community infrastructure of the early 1950s, while the topography between Lone Mountain and Bird Mountain illustrates the challenging terrain that shaped early Tennessee development.