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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 stands as a rail-centered hub near the Tennessee River valley, defined by the junction of the N C & ST L and Southern railroads. The town's industrial and community life is anchored by the City Reservoir and the Lee Highway, which parallels the rail lines. Across the water, Sand Mountain rises abruptly from the banks of the Guntersville Reservoir, creating a landscape where small farmsteads and rural landmarks are tucked into coves and hollows.

Genealogists and local historians will find a dense distribution of family burial grounds and country churches on this 1947 field examination, including Wimberley Cem, Foshee Cem, and Rudders Chapel. The map documents a riverside economy transitioning from ferries to more modern crossings, still noting locations like Caperton Ferry and Coffeys Ferry. Distinctive terrain features such as the Devils Eyebrow and Craze Bend highlight the intricate geography of the Tennessee Valley Authority's managed waters.