1946 Map of Henson Gap

About this map

The Cumberland Escarpment defines the dramatic landscape of this 1946 survey, separating the agricultural floor of the Sequatchie Valley from the high, wooded plateau of Walden Ridge. Along the valley floor, the city of Dunlap serves as a hub of activity near the Sequatchie River, while the heights are defined by a network of ridges like Frederick Ridge and Pounds Point Ridge. This era shows a transition in land use; while small family sites like Lewis Cem and Davis Cem remain, the plateau is increasingly marked by industrial activity, including several Strip Mines and a Quarry near Lewis Chapel. Local transport is anchored by the Henson Gap Road, which climbs through Henson Gap to connect the valley settlements to the upland communities. The map also records the hydrological divide where waters flow into Cain Creek or drop into the Mansfield Gulf toward the Chickamauga Gulch.