1942 Map of Graysville

About this map

Dayton and the surrounding river bottoms of the Hiwassee River are depicted here just as the landscape was transforming under the influence of the Tennessee Valley Authority. This 1942 field examination shows the early years of Chickamauga Lake as it filled the valley, bordering the Chickamauga Reservation. The area's settlement pattern is defined by the sharp rise of the Cumberland Escarpment to the west, which forces development into the narrow corridor of Cranmore Cove and along the Southern RR. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Old Browder Cem and Mc Donald Cem. The map provides a look at rural social infrastructure through landmarks like the New Providence Sch and Mountain View Ch, while the industrial and transport hub of Graysville sits at the junction of Sale Creek and the rail line.