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1947 Map of Soddy

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Soddy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Soddy and the surrounding Hamilton County landscape are dominated by the dramatic rise of the Cumberland Escarpment and Walden Ridge in this 1940s survey. The community is deeply tied to the geography of Soddy Creek and the recently formed Chickamauga Reservoir, which reshaped the local shoreline. The Southern Railway corridor anchors the settlement pattern, passing through Rathburn Station and serving industrial sites like the Kilns near the southern boundary.

Local life is recorded through numerous family landmarks and rural institutions, from the Soddy-Daisy High Sch to a high density of country burial grounds including Lovelady Cem, Millsaps Cem, and Varner Cem. The map captures a transition between the rugged heights of Sims Neck and the developing recreational areas like Soddy Marine Park, offering a clear view of the area's infrastructure just after the mid-century.