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1939 Map of Cedar Creek

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Cedar Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Nolichucky River snakes through this Greene County landscape, defining a series of dramatic bends including Linebaugh Bend and Cochran Bend. The river serves as the primary artery for a 1930s rural economy, where crossings like Allen Bridge, Love Bridge, and the Walker Ford connect isolated settlements and family farms. The terrain transitions from the lowlands of Evans Valley to the heights of Chuckey Mountain and Timber Ridge, with much of the southern portion preserved within the Cherokee National Forest.

Local history is grounded in numerous country churches and one-room schoolhouses that once anchored these communities. Researchers can locate structures such as Hunt Chapel, Speedwell Ch, and Mt Airy Sch. Along Meadow Creek, the presence of the Meadow Creek Mill highlights the water-driven industry of the era. The map also captures several islands within the river's path, including Susong Island and Evans Island, further illustrating the complex hydrology of the region before modern developments.