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1949 Map of Ozone

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Ozone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Ozone and the surrounding plateau terrain of the Crab Orchard Mountains are defined by a historic transportation corridor where the Tennessee Central Railroad and Tennessee 1 navigate the high gaps. This 1940s landscape reveals the transition from early pioneer routes to mid-century infrastructure, featuring the Old Walton Road alongside the more modern Broadway of America. The settlement at Crab Orchard serves as a focal point, supported by an Airway Beacon that signals the era's growing aviation needs.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in the scattered burying grounds like Gill Cem, Wheeler Cem, and Day Cem. Along the winding course of Daddys Creek, several river crossings such as Hatfield Ford and Frank Center Ford indicate where local travel once relied on natural terrain features. Smaller mountain hamlets like Daysville and Waldensia are visible alongside the industrial traces of the Millstone area, providing a detailed look at the rural economy before modern development.