1953 Map of Hollow Springs

About this map

Rains Ridge and Sinkhole Ridge define the northern landscape of this region, where the terrain is punctuated by significant karst features like Jimmison Cave and King Cave. This 1953 survey, later updated in 1981, captures a rural Tennessee environment where small communities like Hollow Springs and Pocahontas are connected by winding roads and a dense network of family cemeteries. The mapping reveals a local reliance on water sources such as Cisco Spring and Wildwood Lake, while the Tennessee Valley Divide runs through the southern section, marking a major geographical boundary between Cannon and Coffee counties. Local social centers are well-documented, including Simmons Chapel and the Greedville Sch, alongside unique landmarks like the Lookout Tower on Cove Hill, reflecting a mid-century settlement pattern focused on ridge-and-valley agriculture.