1942 Map of Charleston

About this map

Chickamauga Lake and the Hiwassee River define this 1942 landscape as the region adapted to the newly created reservoirs of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The twin settlements of Charleston and Calhoun sit at a critical crossing point where the Southern railroad and Lee Highway bridge the river, marking a hub of transport and commerce. The surrounding terrain is characterized by a series of parallel ridges, including Mc Minn Ridge and Mouse Creek Ridge, which dictate the placement of small communities and family landmarks.