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1949 Map of Hustburg

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Hustburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Kentucky Lake reservoir dominates the landscape of this 1949 survey, illustrating the transformation of the Duck River and Tennessee River confluence. This area features a complex system of managed waterways, including a designated Dewatering Area and the Lower Big Duck River Bottom, which are part of the Tennessee National Migratory Wildlife Refuge. The map serves as a detailed record of rural life along the riverbanks, marking established settlements like Hustburg and Bakerville alongside numerous river access points such as Sycamore Landing and Trotters Landing.

Genealogists will find a high density of family-named landmarks and local institutions, ranging from Ebenezer Ch to the Byrd Sch. The terrain is deeply incised by hollows and branches, such as Polecat Hollow and Lewis Hollow, where many smaller cemeteries like Crockett Cem and Jones Cem are located. The presence of an Underground pipeline and a Gaging and pumping station indicates the technical infrastructure required to manage the massive reservoir system during the post-war era.