1967 Map of Felker

About this map

Sherwood Forest and Waterville sit along the western edge of this landscape, where residential clusters meet the undulating terrain of Blackburn Ridges. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural community defined by a high density of country churches and family-named landmarks, such as Thompson Springs Church, Moores Chapel, and Samples Memorial Ch. The Tennessee Valley Divide snakes through the center of the sheet, separating the drainages of Coahulla Creek and Chestuee Creek. These watercourses, alongside smaller tributaries like Hicks Creek and Wolf Creek, historically dictated the placement of early homesteads and cemeteries. Significant water features like Green Shadow Lake and Jersey Meadow Lake dot the valleys, while legacy infrastructure like the Taylor Sch and Valley View Sch reflect the mid-century social fabric of Bradley and Polk counties.