1935 Map of Evensville

About this map

Walden Ridge and the sharp rise of the Cumberland Escarpment dominate the western portion of this 1935 survey, overlooking a valley defined by the Tennessee River and the Southern Railway Company. The landscape is a network of small agrarian communities and crossroads, with Evensville serving as a primary rail point and Washington situated near the riverbanks. Early infrastructure is highly visible, including the Tennessee Valley Authority electric power transmission line crossing the valley and Henry Ferry providing a vital river link to Meigs County. For those researching family history in Rhea County, the map is remarkably detailed, identifying numerous local institutions such as Smyrna Sch, Pleasant Dale Sch, and Vaughan Sch, alongside several family burying grounds like Evens Cem and Womack Cem.