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1946 Map of Kensington

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Kensington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Pigeon Mountain and the Straight Divide dominate the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, creating a sharp natural boundary between the Chattanooga Valley and the West Chickamauga Valley. The settlement at Chickamauga is anchored by the Gordon Lee Sch and Chickamauga Spring Lake, while the rail corridor of the Central of Georgia RR follows the valley floor north toward the Tennessee border.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history landmarks, including the Rossville Shaw Cem, Owings Cem, and Old Salem Cem. The map documents a rural economy transitioning from local industry, represented by Hall Mill, toward a more connected road network including the Howard Highway and the Scenic Highway winding across Lookout Mountain. Unique geological features like Horseshoe Cave and Wright Mineral Spring highlight the distinctive karst and ridge-and-valley terrain of Walker County.