1962 Map of Liberty

About this map

The Smith Fork winds through a landscape defined by deep hollows and high ridges along the border of Smith and DeKalb Counties. Small agricultural communities such as Temperance Hall and Dowelltown are connected by a network of rural roads that follow the valley floors of Dry Creek and Helton Creek. The 1962 topography shows the early stages of recreational development at Center Hill Lake along the eastern edge, where the Edgar Evans State Rustic Park meets the water. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including family-named cemeteries like Gualtney Cem and Nixon Cem, alongside rural centers of worship like Malone Chapel and Pisgah Ch. The map also captures the layout of Liberty near the junction of Clear Fork, providing a detailed look at the homes, schools, and churches that formed the backbone of these Tennessee valley settlements during the mid-20th century.