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1935 Map of Hubbard Springs

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Hubbard Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Cumberland Mountain and the Poor Valley Ridge define the northern corridor of this 1935 study, where the Louisville and Nashville railroad winds through the landscape. This era in Lee County shows a dense network of mountain communities connected by historic routes, most notably the Wilderness Trail and State Highway Nos 58 and 421. The topography is marked by significant gaps like Hubbard Spring Gap and Doubling Gap, which served as vital passage points through the ridge lines.

Rural life is anchored by numerous country schools and churches, including Beech Spring Sch, Russell Chapel, and Flatwoods Ch. To the south, the Powell River creates a complex series of bends and crossings, such as White Shoals Ford and Halls Ford, alongside the unique Natural Bridge formation. The presence of the Spangler Cem and several family-named landmarks like Shupe provide specific points of interest for genealogical research in this Appalachian borderland.