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1936 Map of Dover

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

USGS Topo · Published 1936

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The Cumberland River dominates this mid-1930s landscape, serving as a vital artery for transportation and industry before modern changes to the river system. The historic site of Fort Donelson and the adjacent National Military Park stand north of Dover, marking the area's significance in regional history. Numerous river landings, such as Fitzhughs Landing and Shingles Landing, illustrate the reliance on waterborne commerce during this era.

Deeply etched drainages like Lick Creek and Long Creek divide the terrain into ridges such as Donaway Ridge and Bluegrass Ridge. Small rural communities and family interests are evident through the high density of country churches and family burial grounds, including the Moore Cem, Evergreen Cem, and Hart Cem. These features, along with the Lower Long Creek Sch and Upper Long Creek Sch, reveal a dispersed but connected settlement pattern typical of Stewart County during the Tennessee Valley Authority's early surveying efforts.