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1973 Map of Evensville

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Evensville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Cumberland Escarpment and Walden Ridge dominate the topography of this Rhea County corridor, where the land drops sharply toward the Tennessee River valley. The settlement pattern follows the valley floor, centered on Evensville and the northern outskirts of Dayton. A network of family-named cemeteries, such as Pierce Cem, Howerton Cem, and Webb Cem, reflects the long-standing agricultural roots of the area.

Industry and local history are evident in the presence of a Quarry and Claypit, alongside landmarks like Clear Creek Mill and the Smyrna Lookout Tower. Toward the river, the landscape transitions to the waters of Lake Chickamauga, where Old Washington and Bobinson Landing mark the historic riverfront. Of particular note for genealogists is the Slave Cem located near Thorny Hollow, a significant site for documenting local history.