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1954 Map of Crawford

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Crawford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

West Fork Obey River carves a deep path through the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee, defining the rugged layout of settlements like Allred and Crawford. This landscape is characterized by a network of hollows and ridges, from Alpine Mountain in the northwest to the complex drainage of Daddy Ridge. The map reveals a mid-century rural infrastructure reliant on local institutions, including Hickory Flat Sch and the Falling Springs Ch.

Industrial activity is evident near Bear Knob, where several Strip Mine operations are noted, suggesting the importance of coal to the local economy. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family and community burial grounds documented across the terrain, such as Honey Springs Cem and Phillips Cem. The presence of small settlements like Twinton and Windletown connected by winding roads illustrates the isolated yet persistent community life in this part of Overton County during the post-war era.