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1950 Map of Stevenson

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Stevenson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Stevenson serves as a central hub at the convergence of the Southern and N C & ST L railroads, positioned just north of the massive waters of the Guntersville Reservoir. This mid-century survey illustrates the transformative impact of the Tennessee River valley's development, where the Guntersville Reservoir Boundary weaves through a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes from the river bottom to the heights of Sand Mountain.

Genealogical interest is high throughout the quadrangle, with numerous family-named landmarks such as Wimberley Cem, Foshee Cem, and Caperton Cem. Rural life is anchored by small community centers like Fabius and Avery, and remote educational sites such as Sulphur Springs School. The map also preserves the locations of vital river crossings from an earlier era, including Caperton Ferry and Coffeys Ferry, alongside distinctive natural features like the Devils Eyebrow and the deep drainage of Coon Gulf.