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1946 Map of Smartt Mountain

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Smartt Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The high Cumberland Plateau terrain of Van Buren, Bledsoe, and Sequatchie Counties is the primary focus of this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by its industrial and rural character, where numerous Strip Mine operations mark the ridges and hollows near Smartt Mtn and Hills Mtn. Settlement is scattered, with local community life anchored by the Bellview Ch and family burying grounds such as Walling Cem and Miller Cem.

Transport and utility infrastructure appear alongside geological landmarks, including a Lookout Tower on Jane Ridge and a Landing Field near the Rocky River. The intricate drainage system of the plateau is visible through the winding paths of Piney Creek and Big Brush Creek, which cut through the uplands. Unusual natural features like Whiteoak Swamps and the Jordan Rock House highlight the diverse topography found between The Narrows and the Robin Ridge Divide.