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1895 Map of Stevenson

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

USGS Topo · Published 1895

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The Tennessee River serves as the central artery for this 1895 survey, cutting through the high plateau country at the tri-state junction of Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. This was a critical corridor for transport before the modern dam systems, evidenced by the numerous river crossings like Island Creek Ferry, Caperton Ferry, and Coffeys Ferry. The railroad network is equally prominent, with the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis R.R. Main Line and the Memphis and Charleston R.R. intersecting at the vital rail junction of Stevenson.

Beyond the valley floors, the map details the rugged ascent onto Sand Mountain and the Cumberland Plateau. These uplands are pocketed with distinct coves such as Jeffries Cove and Deer Head Cove. Small settlements like Bellefonte, Valley Head, and Bridgeport are recorded alongside natural landmarks like Nickajack Cave and Saltpetre Cave, documenting a landscape where early industry and geology were deeply intertwined.