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1956 Map of Herbert Domain

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Herbert Domain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Bledsoe State Forest dominates the southern reaches of this landscape on the Cumberland Plateau, where the rugged topography is defined by deep creek incisions and high ridges. The State Training and Agricultural School at Herbert Domain represents a significant institutional footprint in this isolated corner of the state during the mid-1950s. Settlement patterns follow the high ground and narrow hollows, with small communities like Winesap and Newton connected by primitive roads.

The map reveals a network of family-named landmarks and local institutions, including Zion Hill Church, Mt Union Ch, and Midway Sch. Numerous family burial grounds, such as Bolin Cem and Akin Cem, are scattered across the terrain near features like Dugger Hill and Sluter Ridge. Industrial history is noted at Hale Mill on Barnes Creek, while the natural drainage of the Caney Fork and Bee Creek provides the primary geographic framework for the region.