1944 Map of Cookeville
USGS Topo · Published 1944About this map
The Cumberland Plateau dominates the eastern landscape of this mid-1940s survey, rising sharply above the winding Caney Fork River and Calfkiller River systems. This map records the industrial and hydroelectric development of the region, featuring both the Burgess Falls Dam and Great Falls Dam. At the junction of regional transport, Cookeville and Monterey anchor the plateau's edge, while smaller mountain settlements like Bon Air and Ravenscroft reflect the historical mining and timber presence in the highlands. The geography revealed here shows a complex network of river crossings and ridges, including Hodge Ferry and the rugged topography of Dughill. Land use varies from the dense Bledsoe State Forest to the clustered communities along the Central Tennessee corridor, providing a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of the Highland Rim before post-war modernization.
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