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1949 Map of Harmon Creek

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Harmon Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Kentucky Lake dominates the landscape in this 1940s survey, reflecting the transformation of the Tennessee River valley following the creation of the reservoir. The map documents the intricate network of hollows and ridges that define the shoreline, such as Highstand Ridge and Phifer Hollow. This era represents a significant shift for the region, where older river landings like Little Crooked Creek Landing began to interface with newer recreational developments like the White Oak Creek Cabin Site Area and the Harmon Creek Boat Dock.

For family historians, the sheet is exceptionally dense with burial sites and rural institutions. Numerous family-named cemeteries including Wheatley Cem, Bullock Cem, and Old Farmer Cem are mapped alongside local landmarks like Harmon Creek Church and Greenbrier Church. These features provide a clear picture of the community's footprint before the mid-20th-century shifts in land use and settlement patterns fully took hold.