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1936 Map of Deason

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Deason
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The northern edge of Shelbyville and the farming community of Deason anchor this mid-1930s landscape, where the Tennessee Basin Divide cuts across the northeastern corner. The area is defined by a dense network of local institutions, including rural schools like Sulphur Springs Sch and McDale Sch, and educational landmarks such as Coops Academy and Bomar Academy. The presence of the County Farm near Horse Mtn reflects the social infrastructure of the Depression era, while the extensive reach of the Electric Membership Corporation Trans Line signals the early modernization of rural Tennessee.

Watercourses like the North Fork Duck River and Hurricane Creek shape the settlement patterns, with numerous small cemeteries and country churches, including Possumtrot Ch and Whiteside Ch, scattered throughout the hills. This survey, conducted by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the USGS, documents a transition period as improved routes like U.S. Highway No 241 began to replace older trails and local paths.