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1947 Map of Hollywood

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Hollywood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Guntersville Lake dominates this mid-century landscape where the Tennessee River winds through Jackson County. The terrain is defined by the prominent Backbone Ridge and high points like Poorhouse Mtn and The Pinnacle. Cultural details from the 1947 field survey, updated with 1970 aerial data, reveal a mix of traditional river life and modern infrastructure, including the Comer Bridge crossing and the Lee Highway corridor.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous family burial grounds such as Norwood Cem, Hansbrough Cem, and Chisenhall Cem. The map documents the community of Hollywood and the historical site of Bellefonte, alongside rural institutions like Cedar Glade Church and Shipp Chapel. The influence of the Southern railroad and the recreational presence of Camp Jackson illustrate the evolving use of the riverfront during this era.