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1939 Map of Erwin

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Erwin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Clinchfield railroad corridor and the winding course of the Nolichucky River anchor this topographic study of Unicoi and Washington Counties. The town of Erwin sits at the foot of Buffalo Mountain, showing the clustered development of Banner Hill, Lillydale, and Riverview during a period of industrial transition. The landscape is dotted with rural landmarks essential for genealogical research, including the Keplinger Cem, Garland Cem, and Evergreen Cem.

West of the river, the settlement at Embreeville and the nearby Bumpus Cove reveal a more isolated valley character, connected by early routes like the John Sevier Highway. The terrain is defined by dramatic local features such as The Horseshoe and the Devils Looking Glass bluffs, while smaller communities like Garber and Kansas City appear alongside neighborhood institutions like Bethesda Ch and Lamar Sch.