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1935 Map of Durham

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Durham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Coal Mines dot the landscape near Durham and Pittsburg PO, marking an era when extraction shaped the economies of Dade and Walker counties. This 1935 survey by the Tennessee Valley Authority captures the industrial and rural character of Lookout Mountain before mid-century modernization. The rail network is central to this geography, with the Central of Georgia and the Tennessee Alabama and Georgia lines navigating the complex terrain to serve local industry.

Rural life is anchored by family and community landmarks, such as New Salem Ch and New Salem Sch on the western heights, and Cooper Heights to the east. The map records numerous burial grounds, including New Salem Cem, Cooper Heights Cem, and Cassandra Cem, which provide invaluable touchpoints for genealogical research. From the depths of Sitton Gulf to the plateau at High Point No 2, the topography reveals a pattern of ridge-top settlements and valley homesteads typical of the Georgia Appalachians.