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1936 Map of Estelle
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1936 Map of Estelle

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Pigeon Mountain dominates this 1936 field examination of Walker County, where high ridges and deep hollows dictated the placement of early infrastructure. The settlement of Estelle sits at the northern edge of the sheet, serving as a focal point for the Tenn Ala & Ga RR as it navigated the difficult terrain near the Alabama border. This advance sheet, compiled from early aerial photography by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the USGS, highlights the isolation of landmarks like The Pocket and the tactical importance of mountain crossings such as Dug Gap and Blue Bird Gap. Local life in the mid-1930s centered around small watercourses like Winston Creek and Voiles Branch, with the Valley Head Ch providing a communal anchor for the scattered residents of these Appalachian foothills.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1936
Date Published1936
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain