1895 Map of Stevenson

About this map

The Tennessee River serves as the central artery for this late 19th-century landscape, carving a wide path between the Cumberland Plateau and Sand Mountain. This region is defined by a reliance on river crossings and rail connections before modern bridge infrastructure became commonplace, as evidenced by Island Creek Ferry, Caperton Ferry, and Coffeys Ferry. Large river islands like Crowtown Island and Bellefonte Island are prominent features of the waterway during this era.