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1944 Map of Englewood

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Englewood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Englewood serves as the primary hub of this Tennessee landscape, situated along the Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor. The settlement pattern follows the fertile valleys carved by Chestuee Creek and its many tributaries, such as Cane Creek and Cochran Branch. The map reveals a transition between the established town and the nearby Old Englewood, reflecting the early 20th-century movement of local centers.

Rural life is deeply documented through numerous community landmarks, including New Bethel Ch, Ebenezer Ch, and Hance Sch. To the east, the terrain becomes more defined by significant elevations like Wilson Knob and Johnson Knob, while the Old Federal Road traces a historic passage through the hills. Unique features such as the County Farm and a Gaging Station on Chestuee Creek provide evidence of the area's mid-century civic and environmental management.