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1955 Map of Monterey Lake

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Monterey Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Monterey serves as the primary hub on this mid-century survey, situated at the intersection of rugged plateau terrain and the Tennessee Central railroad line. The landscape is defined by deep incisions like Walker Hollow and Obe Lee Hollow, which separate prominent elevations such as Kitty Ray Mountain and Table Rock Mountain. This 1955 field check reveals a dispersed rural society reliant on local institutions, evidenced by the numerous country schools and churches dotting the ridges and coves, including Shady Grove Sch and Cedar Springs Ch.

The southern portion of the sheet follows the course of the Falling Water River and the rail line as they navigate the plateau’s edge. Notable landmarks like Bee Rock and the Lookout Tower suggest the area's vantage points over the surrounding valleys. Genealogists can find significant local detail in the naming of small family cemeteries and scattered settlements such as Bilbrey, Pinhook, and Sand Springs, providing a clear view of the Overton and Putnam County border region before modern expansion.