1946 Map of Mount Airy

About this map

The Sequatchie River valley dominates this 1946 terrain study, winding between the massive Cumberland Escarpment and high ridges like Buck Knob. This agricultural corridor is anchored by the settlement of Mount Airy, with several family-named cemeteries such as Pope Cem and Mc Williams Cem providing critical data for genealogists. The map illustrates a rural landscape where life centered around local institutions like Sunnyside Sch, Ebenezer Ch, and Mount Airy Ch. Transportation in the valley relied on river crossings like Gates Ford and the Brush Creek Siding rail infrastructure. Dramatic elevation changes are evident at Raven Cliff and Hog Point, where the valley floor meets the steep escarpment walls.