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1935 Map of Surgoinsville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Surgoinsville and Rogersville anchor this 1935 Tennessee Valley Authority survey, illustrating the rural landscape of Hawkins and Greene counties before modern infrastructure transformed the region. The Holston River dictates the settlement pattern, winding past Longs Bend and Burem Island. This period was defined by a dense network of mountain communities and crossroads such as Yellow Store and Baileyton, where life centered around local industry and education.

Local history researchers will find a high concentration of agrarian landmarks, from the Hennard Mill on Caney Creek to the Alumwell Academy. The map documents numerous mountain-valley institutions like Spivey Chapel and Magnolia Sch, alongside specialized infrastructure like the Airway Beacon. The terrain is characterized by a series of parallel ridges, including Henard Mountain and Bays Mountain, which carved out isolated pockets of settlement throughout the valley.