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1943 Map of Snow Hill

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Snow Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Chickamauga Reservoir dominates the western landscape of this 1943 survey, its waters reaching into the many coves and inlets of Harrison Bay. The map captures the shoreline during the early years of the reservoir's existence, showing the Reservation Boundary that separates the newly created Harrison Bay State Park from the surrounding rural community. Inland, the terrain is defined by the prominent White Oak Mountain and Dividing Ridge, which hem in a network of small creeks and valleys.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including over twenty named family burial grounds such as Penny Cem, Igou Cem, and Shirley Cem. The small settlement at Snow Hill serves as a central point, supported by country churches like Greenwood Ch and industry such as Scoggins Mill. The detailed road network, featuring Birchwood Pike and Savannah Road, illustrates the connection between these upland farms and the riverfront before modern suburban expansion.