1914 Map of Monticello

About this map

Monticello serves as the central hub of this pre-impoundment survey of Wayne and Russell counties. The Cumberland River carves a deep, winding course through the landscape, defined by dramatic features like Shinbone Cliff and essential river access points such as Rankin Landing and Eads Landing. This era shows a rural economy deeply tied to the land and water, with a high density of neighborhood schools such as Gann Bottom School, Old Glory School, and Polston School serving disparate valley settlements.