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1954 Map of Crawford

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Crawford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The West Fork Obey River carves a deep valley through the dissected plateau of Overton County, where the coal-hauling Tennessee Central railroad line connects the communities of Crawford and Twinton. In this mid-century landscape, small rural settlements like Allred and Windletown are defined by their proximity to water and rail, with local life centered around institutions such as Shiloh Sch and the Falling Springs Ch.

Genealogists can trace numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, including the Honey Springs Cem, Phillips Cem, and Allred Cem. The terrain is marked by prominent high points like Alpine Mountain and Egypt Knob, which overlook a network of hollows such as Medlock Hollow and Solomon Hollow. This survey captures the transition from traditional upland farming and timbering toward the industrial influences of the railroad corridor.