1936 Map of Sweetwater
USGS Topo · Published 1936About this map
Sweetwater anchors this 1936 survey, where the Lee Highway and the Southern railroad intersect to form a vital regional hub. The map captures the landscape during the early years of the Tennessee Valley Authority, showing the dense network of rural schools and churches that defined East Tennessee social life between the world wars. Notable institutions like the Tennessee Military Institute stand near the town center, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with community landmarks such as Forkner Chapel, Lees Ch, and New Bethany Ch.
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