1935 Map of Leesburg

About this map

Leesburg and the surrounding Washington County landscape are defined by a complex network of ridges and watercourses in the mid-1930s. The Tennessee Valley Authority and USGS documented a rural economy heavily reliant on the Southern Railway and a series of mills and dams along Limestone Creek and its many branches. This era shows a high density of community landmarks, from the Keebler Institute to various local congregations like Oak Hill Ch and Dunkard Ch. The map reveals the early path of State Highway No 81 as it cuts through the undulating terrain of Chestnut Ridge and Guinn Ridge. These surveying records provide a clear view of the educational and social infrastructure of the time, noting several schools such as Allegheny Sch and the Unaka View Sch.