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1936 Map of Thorntontown

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Thorntontown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Wheeler Reservoir dominates this 1936 survey, illustrating a landscape in transition as the Tennessee Valley Authority projects reshaped the region. This advance sheet captures the inundation of the Tennessee River, marking submerged landmarks such as Former Lock No 1 and numerous Former Islands beneath the new water levels. Along the northern shoreline, the settlement of Rogersville and the namesake Thorntontown sit near the Lee Highway US No 72, serving as anchors for the surrounding rural communities.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several family-named landmarks and rural institutions. The map identifies multiple burial grounds, including Harvey Cem, Fuqua Cem, and Spring Hill Cem, alongside rural education centers like Haraway Sch and Romain Sch. Of particular interest is the Wheeler Landing Field near Wheeler Dam Village, highlighting early aviation infrastructure supporting the massive TVA construction effort in Lauderdale County.