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1936 Map of Cavvia

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Cavvia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Birdsong Creek and its many winding tributaries define this 1930s landscape where Benton, Carroll, Decatur, and Henderson counties meet. The settlement of Cavvia serves as a central point in a network of rural roads connecting scattered family farms and local institutions. This era was characterized by small, self-contained communities organized around country schools like Poplar Springs Sch and Rocky Hill Sch, and spiritual centers such as Shiloh Ch and Christian Chapel.

Genealogists can find numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, including Beasley Cem, Williams Cem, and Gulledge Cem. The map reveals a transition in transportation, showing the development of State Highway No 69 near Holladay while many areas remained accessible only by unpaved roads and trails. Prominent local landmarks such as Cub Creek Hall and Tolleys Store provide a clear view of the social and commercial hubs that anchored West Tennessee rural life during the Depression era.