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1893 Map of Chattanooga, 1905 Print
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1893 Map of Chattanooga

USGS Topo · Published 1905

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Chattanooga serves as the industrial hub for this late 19th-century landscape, anchored by its critical position on the Tennessee River and a dense converging network of railroads. The map reveals a river-driven economy before the era of modern bridges, where numerous river crossings like Brown Ferry, Kelly Ferry, and Harrison Ferry were essential for regional transit. To the west, the Sequatchie River valley sits between the heights of Walden Ridge and the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railroad. Mineral extraction is evident at the McNabb Mines and Aetna Mines near the river’s southern bends, while smaller rural nodes such as Ooltewah, Harrison, and Daisy reflect the scattered settlement patterns of Hamilton County. High-altitude landmarks like Lookout Point and gaps such as Mahan Gap and Anderson Gap define the complex topography of the Tennessee Valley.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1905
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.8 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain