1946 Map of East Ridge

About this map

The Tennessee Georgia state line divides this 1940s landscape, where the growing community of East Ridge meets the ridges and valleys of north Georgia. This era shows the convergence of major travel routes like the Dixie Highway and Ringgold Road alongside the St Louis and San Francisco RR. The map captures a mix of recreation and history, featuring the Lake Winnepesaukah amusement area and the northern fringes of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. Rural life remains anchored by numerous family cemeteries and local institutions such as Lomenick Cem and Graysville Sch. Industry and agriculture are tied to the waterways of West Chickamauga Creek and South Chickamauga Creek, with Swanson Mill still a prominent landmark on the map. The terrain is defined by the parallel elevations of Boynton Ridge and Peavine Ridge, which dictate the placement of older settlements like Boynton and Daffron.