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1965 Map of Eminence

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Eminence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Current River and Jacks Fork converge in this mid-1960s survey of Shannon County, revealing a landscape defined by deep river valleys and high overlooks. The settlement of Eminence serves as the focal point, with its residential area and services like the Sewage Disposal Pond and Gaging Station clustered near the water's edge. To the west, West Eminence sits along the foothills near Storys Creek.

High points such as Tip Top Mtn and Jerktail Mountain offer strategic vantage points, confirmed by the presence of the Eminence Lookout Tower and Goot Mtn Lookout Tower. The map is particularly rich for family historians, documenting numerous small burial grounds including Chilton Cem, Bunch Cem, and Lower Grassy Cem. Hydrological features like the Ebb and Flow Spring and Slater Spring highlight the subterranean drainage patterns characteristic of this karst region, while local gathering places like Bethany Chapel and St Sylvester Ch anchor the rural community.