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1936 Map of Eddyville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The Cumberland River and Tennessee River dominate this 1936 landscape, converging toward the Ohio River Pool 52 in a region defined by its waterway transit. This advance sheet, compiled from aerial photographs by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the USGS, captures the area just before major mid-century hydroelectric projects would forever alter these river valleys. The settlement at Grand Rivers serves as a focal point between the two massive river systems, while the Illinois Central railroad provides the primary overland link through the territory.

Local life is anchored by country churches and schools such as Sevenee Furnace Ch and Chestnut Oak Sch, reflecting a rural social structure tied to the land. Landmarks like Buzzard Rock and Money Cliff punctuate the riverside terrain, while the Eureka Ferry indicates where travelers crossed the water before modern bridging. The presence of Camp Rowdy and several named hills like Iron Hill suggests a landscape utilized for both industry and early 20th-century recreation.