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1943 Map of Ducktown

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Ducktown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Copper mining operations dominate the southern portion of this landscape, centered on the historic district of Ducktown. Industrial sites like the Burra Burra Mine, Eureka Mine, and the London Flotation Plant illustrate the scale of the local economy during the mid-20th century. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad winds through the hills, connecting mining centers with smaller settlements like Isabella, Postelle, and Turtletown.

Further north, the Hiwassee River cuts a deep path through the terrain near The Narrows, where the Mountain Spur and Beaverdam highlands overlook the valley. Scattered communities such as Reliance and Ironsburg are marked by local landmarks including Ironsburg Sch and Cross Chapel. The map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure of Polk County, Tennessee, tracing everything from the Freelingtown Cem to the Gaging Sta on the Ocoee River.