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1936 Map of Dutch Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Norris Reservoir dominates the northern reaches of this mid-1930s landscape, illustrating the transformative impact of the Tennessee Valley Authority on the Clinch River valley. The terrain is defined by parallel ridges including Comby Ridge and Clinch Mountain, which channel the region's agricultural and social life into narrow corridors like Dutch Valley Creek and Poor Valley. These valleys are dotted with small social hubs such as Dutch and Liberty Hill, where Liberty Hill Sch and Beeler Chapel served the local farming community.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is anchored by the Southern Railway and U.S. Highway 11 W, which connect the county seat of Rutledge to outlying settlements like Washburn and Lulaville. The map captures a moment of transition where traditional landmarks, such as Beeler Mill, exist alongside new developments like the Grainger Elec Co Trans Line. This survey is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it identifies numerous family-associated landmarks including Seymore Cem and Moyer Cem.