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1947 Map of Eureka

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Little Coon Mountain and the surrounding plateau dominate this area near the Tennessee Alabama state line. The landscape is defined by deep hollows and narrow valleys where small settlements and family farms once clustered, connected by the Louisville and Nashville railroad which follows the floor of Crow Creek Valley. At Anderson, Gonce, and Eureka, the map reveals a rural community supported by local institutions like Pleasant Grove school and a high concentration of family burying grounds, including Allison Cem and Mc Crary Cem. The presence of several springs and caves, such as Salt River Cave and Tongue Spring, reflects the limestone geography of the region. The map also records the John Sumach Reservation, suggesting early land management or preservation efforts in this upland terrain before later development cycles altered the valley floors.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain