1956 Map of Silver Point

About this map

Center Hill Reservoir dominates the landscape of Putnam and DeKalb counties, its sprawling waters filling the valleys carved by the Caney Fork and Falling Water River. The map captures the region following the reservoir's creation, showing the intricate shoreline that reshaped the local geography. Significant for genealogists and local historians, the sheet preserves the locations of numerous community landmarks, including Nash Chapel Sch, Herrens Chapel Sch, and the Rock Castle Sch. Transport and commerce are defined by the Tennessee Central line, which cuts through the northern hills near Silver Point and Hickey. The transition from river-bottom farming to a reservoir economy is evident in features like Cookeville Dock and the proximity of seasonal retreats such as Camp Relax and Camp Tifha. Smaller settlements like Cherry Hill and Williams Crossroads remain as anchors in a terrain deeply defined by steep hollows like Burton Hollow and Tom Hollow.