1939 Map of Erwin
USGS Topo · Published 1939About this map
Erwin serves as the focal point for this 1939 survey of the Nolichucky River valley, where the Clinchfield rail line cuts through the foothills of Buffalo Mountain. This era shows a landscape defined by natural resource extraction and early conservation efforts, evidenced by the Embree Iron Co near Bumpass Cove and the Fish Hatchery and Fishery along Indian Creek. Small communities and family landmarks such as Kansas City, Embreeville, and Garland Cem are connected by the John Sevier Highway and the Taylor Bridge. The intricate topography around The Horseshoe and Devils Looking Glass illustrates the complex drainage of Cherokee Creek and its many branches before they reach the main river channel.
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Editions of this 1939 Erwin Map
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Historical Maps of Erwin Through Time
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