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1935 Map of Stonypoint

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Stonypoint
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Holston River carves a winding path through this Tennessee landscape, defined by dramatic meanders like Christians Bend, Phipps Bend, and Terrill Bend. Surveyed in the mid-1930s by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the U.S. Geological Survey, the map reveals a rural economy rooted in the valley floors between Henard Mountain and North Mountain. The settlement of Surgoinsville serves as a local hub, supported by the Southern Railway and the Lee Highway.

Genealogists can find numerous community landmarks, from Maxwell Academy and Lone Oak Sch to the Beech Creek Cem. The transition from water-powered industry to modern infrastructure is evident, with Mowls Mill sitting near the newer Hydro-Electric Highway. Significant elevation changes are marked by features like the Fire Tower on Bay Mountain and the high pass at War Gap, illustrating the difficult terrain that shaped early transportation routes in Hawkins County.