1947 Map of Stevenson

About this map

Guntersville Lake and the Tennessee River dominate this Jackson County landscape, where the Tennessee Valley Authority documented the region's mid-century character. The town of Stevenson serves as a local hub, defined by its position along the Southern and Seaboard railroads. This era captures the transition of the river valley, showing the relationship between established family sites like Wimberley Cem and Caperton Cem and the expanding water resources. To the southeast, Sand Mountain rises above the valley floor, home to settlements like Fabius and Old Fabius. The map preserves the location of traditional river crossings, including Caperton Ferry and Coffeys Ferry, alongside more modern infrastructure like the Captain John Snodgrass Bridge. Traces of industry are evident in the strip mines found on the high ground of the mountain, while the lowlands are dedicated to conservation in the Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area.