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1943 Map of Hebbertsburg

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Hebbertsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Catoosa Wildlife Management Area dominates this portion of the Cumberland Plateau, where the deeply incised gorges of the Obed River and Clear Creek converge. The landscape in the mid-20th century was defined by these waterway crossings, with historic transit points like Holland Ford, Hegler Ford, and Potter Ford providing essential passage through the steep terrain. On the higher ground of Peavine Mountain and Cumberland Mountain, small rural communities and family landmarks persist, including the settlement of Frankfort and the Hebbertsburg post office.

Transportation and utility are evidenced by the presence of Obed Junction and Buck Switch, reflecting the area's logistical importance. Local life centered around institutions such as Potter Chapel, New Home Ch, and the Cline Sch. The high point of Pilot Knob is marked by the Pilot Knob Lookout Tower, serving as a sentinel over the vast wooded ridges of the Hawn Ridge and Peavine Ridge during a time when the region remained largely undeveloped and reliant on its river and rail network.