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1936 Map of Poplar Creek

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Poplar Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The Big Sandy River meanders through this 1930s landscape, flanked by a network of drainage infrastructure like the West Drainage Ditch. The area, split between Henry, Benton, and Stewart counties, shows a rural economy centered on small settlements and river access points such as Murphy Landing. To the west, the Sulphur Swamp and Sulphur Well denote a distinct hydrological pocket near the river's path.

Transportation and community life are well-documented through the presence of the Louisville and Nashville railroad in the south near Faxon, and an extensive system of country schools and churches. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks through sites like Liberty Cem, Mt Zion Ch, and Odem Sch. The map records a moment just as the Tennessee Valley Authority was actively surveying and engineering the region's watersheds, evidenced by numerous bench marks and the transition from river landings to rail-based commerce.