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1935 Map of Cedar Creek

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Cedar Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

The Nolichucky River winds through this 1935 survey of Greene County, defining a landscape of agriculture and community institutions before modern development. Numerous river islands like Evans Island and Susong Island are prominent, along with essential river crossings such as Easterly Bridge and Walker Ford. The map captures a high density of rural social centers, including the Bright Hope Sch and Ebenezer Ch, reflecting the era's reliance on local crossroads.

Southern portions of the map transition into the Pisgah National Forest, where the terrain rises away from the river valley. Family names are preserved through landmarks like Russell Crossroads and Hunts Chapel. This Tennessee Valley Authority collaboration document provides a detailed record of the road network and settlement patterns, including smaller locales such as Caney Branch and St James, just as the regional landscape was being re-examined for major infrastructure projects.