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1939 Map of Springvale

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Springvale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Nolichucky River carves a winding path through the borderlands of Hamblen, Cocke, and Greene Counties, defining a landscape shaped by river commerce and rail transport in the late 1930s. The Southern railroad runs parallel to the ridges of the Bays Mountains, connecting small settlements like Springvale and Susong. Civil infrastructure of the era is well-documented, from the State Fish Hatchery to the Emergency Landing Field and the Airway Beacon, reflecting the growing importance of aviation and resource management in East Tennessee.

Rural life is anchored by a dense network of country schools and churches, including Bethesda Ch, Holloway Sch, and Glendale Sch. Traditional river crossings such as Cane Ford and Inman Ford appear alongside more modern structures like Susong Bridge and Cooper Bridge. Industry is represented by Scoot Mill on Bent Creek, while the Andrew Johnson Highway serves as a primary artery in the northwest near Barton Springs.