1957 Map of Mc Farland

About this map

The Hiwassee River cuts a winding path through the Cherokee National Forest in this mid-century survey of Polk and Monroe counties. This landscape is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the era, specifically the Apalachia Powerhouse and the Apalachia Tunnel, which represent the mid-century hydroelectric development of the Tennessee Valley. The Louisville and Nashville railroad follows the river's contours, serving remote outposts like Reliance and McFarland. Genealogy researchers can find numerous family burial grounds, including Burchfield Cem, Witt Cem, and Hampton Cem, scattered among the ridges. High-elevation landmarks such as Towee Mountain and the Unicoi Mountains flank the river valley, while the small settlement of Springtown (Servilla) and Maggies Mill mark the northern reaches of the sheet.