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1972 Map of Morgan Springs

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Morgan Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Cumberland Escarpment and the high plateau of Walden Ridge dominate this topographic study, revealing a landscape defined by dramatic vertical relief and scattered rural settlements. Small communities like Summer City and Morgan Springs are connected by high-altitude roads such as Polebridge Road, while the lower elevations near Dayton show the industrial and residential expansion toward Chickamauga Lake. Local history is preserved in the numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Old Ogden Cem and Henderson Cem, which dot the ridges and valleys.

Water plays a central role in the terrain's character, with Morgan Creek and Henderson Creek carving deep drainage patterns through the plateau. Landmarks like the Lookout Tower and Cecil B Rigsby Sch serve as community anchors, while the presence of a Strip Mine and the Dayton Reservoir indicate how the natural resources of the ridge were utilized during the 1970s. The map also highlights recreational and natural features such as the Laurel Snow Trail and the impressive Snow Falls.