1956 Map of Collins

About this map

Barkertown and Tatesville anchor the southern reaches of this landscape, where the Collins River winds through deep topographic relief. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural and settlement patterns along the river valley to the industrial activity of Strip Mines in the north. Cultural history is deeply etched into the terrain via the Old Chattanooga Stage Road, which traverses the high ground of the Cumberland Plateau, and the Louisville and Nashville railroad line that follows the lower contours. The spiritual and educational life of the community is evidenced by several rural institutions, including Browns Chapel, Coffeeville Ch, and Barker Sch. The geography is defined by sharp elevation changes, notably around Carvenger Mountain and the steep drainage of Elder Thicket Gulf, illustrating the difficult passage through this portion of Tennessee.