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1942 Map of South Pittsburg

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of South Pittsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Guntersville Lake and the Tennessee River dominate the southern portion of this landscape, where the Sequatchie River joins the main flow near South Pittsburg. The topography is defined by the steep escarpments of the Cumberland Plateau, featuring prominent landmarks like Castle Rock Point and Roberts Point. This 1942 survey shows a well-established transportation network, with the Dixie Highway and Lee Highway converging near Kimball, while the St Louis and Chattanooga railroad line traces the river's edge.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local markers, including the Battle Creek Institute and numerous family cemeteries such as Raulston Cem, Chaudoin Cem, and Hoge Cem. The map captures industrial and educational hubs at Richard City and Hamburg, alongside smaller settlements like Smithtown and Kelly. The intricate drainage systems of Fiery Gizzard and Battle Creek illustrate the complex water resources that shaped early Tennessee settlement patterns.