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1939 Map of Davy Crockett Lake

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Davy Crockett Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Davy Crockett Lake sits at the heart of this East Tennessee landscape, formed by the Greeneville Dam along the winding course of the Nolichucky River. The map reveals a deeply established rural community defined by its numerous small schoolhouses and country churches, such as Sunnyside Sch and Rehoboth Ch, which served the scattered farmsteads of the mid-20th century. Transportation through the area is anchored by the historic Lonesome Pine Trail, while the topography rises sharply to the south into the Bald Mountains and the Pisgah National Forest.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the pinpointing of family-named landmarks and essential community centers, including Staunton Mill and the Price Cem. The presence of an Orphanage and an Experiment Station suggests a diverse social and agricultural infrastructure during the late 1930s. From the river islands like Jones Island to the high passes at Cutshaw Gap, the map documents the intricate balance between the river-valley settlements and the forested heights of Chuckey Mountain.