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1935 Map of Culberson

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Culberson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Louisville and Nashville tracks cross the state line near Culberson, illustrating the vital rail and mountain gap connections between North Carolina and Georgia during the mid-1930s. The landscape is defined by a dense network of water-powered industry and community hubs, including Forge Mill, Wrights Mill, and Mashburn Mill. Rural life is anchored by numerous small centers like Sweet Gum and Morganton, alongside landmarks such as Moores Chapel and Flint Grove Sch.

Mountain terrain dominates the geography, with Lance Mountain and Mc Thomas Mountain overlooking the winding paths of Hemptown Creek and Nottely River. This Tennessee Valley Authority and USGS advance sheet captures the region's complex topography and scattered family-named locations, such as Hawkins Mill and Ellis Mill, providing a detailed view of the settlement patterns before modern infrastructure altered these Appalachian foothills.