1941 Map of Chattanooga

About this map

The Tennessee River creates the dramatic centerpiece of this 1941 survey, carving the famous sharp turn at Moccasin Bend beneath the shadow of Lookout Mountain. The landscape is defined by the sharp verticality of Signal Mountain and the Cumberland Escarpment, while the city of Chattanooga is mapped in dense detail. This period captures a massive rail hub at its peak, with Citico Yards and the convergence of the Southern Railway, NC & St L Ry, and the Alabama Great Southern RR. Urban landmarks like the University of Chattanooga and the Chattanooga National Military Park at Missionary Ridge anchor the historical geography of the area. Local history is preserved in the locations of the Incline Railway and the Cravens House, alongside numerous neighborhood institutions such as McCallie Sch and High Sch.