1956 Map of Morgan Springs

About this map

The Cumberland Escarpment dominates this mid-century landscape, where the plateau of Walden Ridge falls sharply toward the Dayton valley. This 1956 survey reveals a dispersed upland community interconnected by local landmarks such as Waldens Ridge Ch and Waldens Ridge Sch. The topography dictates the placement of settlements like Summer City and Morgan Springs on the high ground, while the Tennessee Holiness Campground sits at the base of the ridge. Water management for the valley below is evident at the Dayton Reservoir, fed by the dramatic descent of Henderson Creek and Richland Creek over the cliffs. Genealogy researchers will find several family and community burial grounds, including Frenchs Cem and Swafford Cem, clustered near the base of the escarpment and along the winding Polebridge Road.