1936 Map of Henson Gap

About this map

The rugged divide of Walden Ridge dominates this 1936 survey, illustrating the sharp contrast between the deep drainage basins of the Cumberland Plateau and the fertile Sequatchie Valley. At the base of the ridge, the Sequatchie River flows parallel to the U. S. Highway No 28 (Alvin C York Highway), which serves as the primary corridor through the valley floor. Higher elevations are marked by small, remote community centers such as Lewis Chapel Sch and Davis Chapel Ch, illustrating the scattered settlement patterns of the era.