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1895 Map of Stevenson

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Stevenson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1910
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1910

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.

Railroad development is equally significant, with the Memphis and Charleston RR and the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis RR Main Line converging at Stevenson. This strategic junction and the nearby town of Bridgeport are surrounded by isolated valley settlements and upland coves, including Hog Jaw Valley and Doran Cove. The map also captures several natural landmarks, such as the storied Nickajack Cave near the tri-state border and Saltpetre Cave on the slopes of Sand Mountain.