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1946 Map of Smartt Mountain

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Smartt Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Cumberland Plateau landscape of the late 1940s is defined here by the extensive presence of Strip Mines, including the Strip Mine Perry in the southwest. This rugged upland terrain is bisected by the Tennessee Valley Divide, which separates the drainages of the Rocky River and Piney Creek. Notable landmarks include Jordan Rock House and several mountaintop peaks such as Smartt Mtn, Hitchcox Mtn, and Jakes Mtn.

Social and religious life is marked by the Bellview Ch and family cemeteries such as Miller Cem, Walling Cem, and Hitchcox Cem. The map reveals the early industrial footprint on the land, with numerous strip mining operations scattered across the ridges, while features like The Narrows and Whiteoak Swamps highlight the complex natural topography before modern development altered the region's character.