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1949 Map of Daniels Landing

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Daniels Landing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Kentucky Lake dominates this stretch of the Tennessee River, serving as a focal point for the region's mid-century development. Along the riverbanks, numerous landings such as Daniels Landing, Brevards Landing, and Saulpaws Landing mark the historical points of access and river-based commerce. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of hollows, including Hellsneck Hollow and Rabbit Hollow, which drain into the main river channel.

Evidence of long-standing human activity is visible in the Indian mound near Nix Landing and the concentration of family burial grounds like McKeel Cemetery and Griggs Cemetery. The Tennessee National Wildlife Migratory Refuge protects significant portions of the shoreline, while rural community life is anchored by landmarks like the Blue Creek School and Crooked Creek Church. This map provides a detailed view of the terrain before modern residential expansion, preserving the locations of numerous family farms and small rural settlements.