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1946 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Old Federal Road traces a historical path through the heart of Monroe County in this mid-1940s landscape, connecting the rural communities of Mount Vernon and Center. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of Notchy Creek and the Tellico River, where local industry is anchored by Stakely Mill, Ellis Mill, and the Belltown Mill. The presence of the Cane Creek (Belltown PO) and stops along the Louisville and Nashville railroad like Rogers Station and Tom Station reveal a network of small-scale commerce and post offices typical of the Tennessee Valley Authority era.

Genealogists can find numerous family-named landmarks and local institutions, including the Eleazar Ch, Bethlehem Ch, and Beulah Ch. The rugged eastern portion of the map transitions into the Cherokee National Forest, featuring landmarks like High Top and Bullet Mtn. Strategic river crossings such as the Tellico Ferry and Nars Ford highlight the importance of the river to local transit before more modern infrastructure.