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1939 Map of Erwin

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Erwin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Industrial activity and rugged terrain define this Tennessee landscape, where the Clinchfield railroad cuts through the mountain gaps to reach Erwin. To the west, the Embree Iron Co operations at Bumpass Cove speak to the mining heritage of Unicoi County, while the Nolichucky River carves a dramatic path through The Horseshoe below Embreeville Mountain.

The map reveals a dense network of rural community landmarks, from family cemeteries like Garland Cem and Jobs Cem to scattered schoolhouses including Lamar Sch and New Era Sch. Significant topographic features such as Devils Looking Glass and the sprawling Cherokee National Forest dominate the eastern half of the sheet. The presence of the Fish Hatchery near Fishery and the intricate drainage of Indian Creek and Rock Creek highlight the region's diverse land use before mid-century development.