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1939 Map of Church Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

The Holston River dominates the southern landscape of this 1939 survey, winding through distinct geographical features like Solitude Bend and McPheeter Bend. The settlement of Church Hill serves as a local hub near the Southern railroad line, while the Lee Highway provides a primary automotive artery across the valley. The map documents a rural society deeply rooted in its local institutions, evidenced by a dense network of country schools and churches such as Liberty Hill Sch, Grange Hall Sch, and Mt Carmel Ch.

North of the river, the terrain rises into the Possum Knobs and Chestnut Ridge, where small communities like Waycross and Stanley are situated. Notable landmarks of the era include Bradshaw Mill and the Ross Campground, reflecting the intersection of local industry and social gathering points. The map also records numerous family-named cemeteries, including the Wininger Cem and Haines Cem, providing vital data for genealogical research in this Tennessee-Virginia border region.