1941 Map of Dellwood

About this map

Jonathans Creek and its many mountain tributaries, such as Hemphill Creek and Cove Creek, define the settlement patterns of this highland landscape during the early 1940s. The region is marked by high elevations like Purchase Knob and Hemphill Bald, which separate the rugged valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park from the southeastern valley floor. Local life is anchored by a network of rural institutions, including Rock Hill Sch and several country churches like Olivet Ch. The map reveals a high concentration of family-named cemeteries, such as the Garrett Cem, Owen Cem, and Davis Cem, providing valuable spatial data for genealogical research. The early layout of communities like Maggie and Dellwood shows a reliance on the narrow valley corridors for travel and habitation before later decades of expansion.