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1946 Map of Hubbard Springs

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Hubbard Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

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Cumberland Divide and the jagged ridgelines of Stone Mtn define this section of Lee County, where the 1946 landscape is marked by the historical path of the Boone Trail. The settlement of Hubbard Springs sits at the base of Poor Valley Ridge, while the Tennessee Valley rail line pierces the mountainside through the Wagonroad Tunnel. This terrain creates a series of isolated pockets of community, each anchored by small institutions like Bethel Sch, Russell Chapel, and Low Gap Sch.

Genealogists will find a high density of family-named landmarks and burial sites, including Lucas Cem, Spangler Cem, and McClure Cem. To the south, the Powell River meanders through The Cedars, passing landmarks such as the Natural Bridge and the Jonesville Camp Ground. The presence of many fords and bridges, like Hall Ford and Hurricane Bridge, reflects the river-dependent travel patterns of the mid-20th century.