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1950 Map of Monteagle

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Monteagle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Monteagle sits atop the Cumberland Plateau during a period of transition for South Central Tennessee, serving as a gateway between the high plateau and the deep coves of the Battle Creek drainage system. The town is a critical junction for regional travel, where the N C & St L Ry and the Dixie Highway meet near the Grundy and Marion County line. The topography is defined by dramatic escarpments and numerous coves, including Ladd Cove and Cave Cove, which provided natural boundaries for early settlers.

Local history is deeply rooted in the scattered rural landmarks found along the steep slopes and valley floors. Small communities like Summerfield and Martin Springs are identified by their institutional anchors, such as St Johns Ch and the Martin Springs School. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family-named sites, including Lappin Cem, Tate Cem, and Trussell Cem, which are preserved alongside physical landmarks like Saltpeter Cave and the heights of Eagle Cliff.