1952 Map of Pilot Mountain

About this map

The Cumberland Plateau and the Tennessee Valley converge here, creating a landscape defined by the drainage of Emery River and Clear Creek. The Southern railroad line is a central industrial feature, threading through the terrain via an Abandoned tunnel and serving settlements like Sunbright and Annadel. This 1952 revision provides a look at the rural social structure of Morgan County, where small family settlements and religious centers such as Garrett and Whiteoak Chapel are clustered near various family-named landmarks. The map is particularly dense with genealogical sites, showing numerous burial grounds like Summers Cemetery and Hendren Cemetery, alongside active community hubs like the Community Church and Springfield Chapel.