1950 Map of Campbell Junction

About this map

The Cumberland Plateau high ground dominates this 1950 survey, where the Tennessee Central railroad serves as the primary artery for high-altitude transport between Putnam and Cumberland counties. At the heart of the sheet lies Campbell Junction, a critical node where the railway splits, navigating the complex drainage systems of the Tennessee Valley Divide. The map documents a scattered rural settlement pattern anchored by small sidings and family-centered landmarks, such as Flat Rock Siding and The Cowpens. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of numerous local burial grounds, including Welch Cem, Pugh Cem, Rains Cem, and Custard Cem. The landscape is further defined by a dense network of watercourses like Meadow Creek and Caney Fork, illustrating the difficult terrain that dictated the placement of early infrastructure like Pomona Road and the mountain community of Mayland.