1941 Map of Culberson

About this map

Culberson sits at the northern edge of this survey, marking the crossing of the Louisville and Nashville railroad over the state line between North Carolina and Georgia. The map details a high-elevation landscape defined by the Dividing Ridge and several prominent peaks including Mull Mountain and Thomas Mountain. Settlement is concentrated along the valleys of Hemptown Creek and Notla Creek, where numerous small community centers appear. Local life in the 1940s is reflected in a dense network of mountain institutions, from rural schools like Cutcane Sch and Flint Grove Sch to historic congregations at Bethel Ch and Oak Grove Ch. Industrial history is visible in the numerous mills lining the mountain branches, such as Mashburn Mill, Bryan Mill, and Wright Mill, which highlight the importance of water power to the local economy before widespread modern infrastructure.