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1947 Map of Daus

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Daus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The Sequatchie Valley dominates this 1946 field examination, showcasing a landscape defined by the dramatic wall of the Cumberland Escarpment and the meanders of the Sequatchie River. This era of development is marked by the industrial presence of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railroad, which parallels the Alvin York Highway through the valley floor. Small farming communities and family landmarks such as Daus, Liberty, and Dunlap Cem illustrate the settlement patterns of the mid-twentieth century.

Hydrological features like Stone Cave Spring and Daniel Spring provide a clear view of the karst topography beneath the ridges. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous small burial grounds and rural institutions scattered between the escarpment and Walden Ridge, including Hatfield Cem, Chapel Hill Ch, and the Center Point Sch. The map also captures the administrative boundary between Sequatchie Co and Marion Co, cutting across the winding path of Hicks Creek.