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1936 Map of Clifton

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Clifton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Clifton stands as a central hub on the eastern bank of the Tennessee River in this mid-1930s survey, marking a landscape defined by its riverine commerce and decentralized rural settlements. The river's influence is evident in the numerous landings such as Lego Landing, Kittrells Landing, and Glenkirk Landing, which provided essential access before the expansion of modern road networks like State Hy No 114. The area is characterized by a high density of community markers including schools and churches, such as Whiteoak Sch and Culp Chapel, indicating a well-populated interior despite the dissected terrain of the Ridge and numerous hollows.

Local genealogy is deeply embedded in the land through family-named landmarks and cemeteries like Lone Chestnut Cem and Warrington Cem. The complex waterway system, featuring Beech Creek and various sloughs like Penny Slough, dictated the placement of early infrastructure. The inclusion of Clifton Ferry and the Decatur Perry crossing highlights the enduring reliance on water-based transit during this era of Tennessee Valley development.