1946 Map of Trenton

About this map

Trenton serves as a focal point in this 1946 survey, situated where Town Creek and the Southern railroad line run through the valley between the towering plateaus of Lookout Mountain and Sand Mountain. The terrain is defined by steep ridges and deep recesses like Deer Head Cove and Johnson Crook, creating a landscape where settlements and travel are dictated by gaps and gulches. Significant rural infrastructure is evident in the numerous family-named burial grounds, including Countess Cem, Newman Cem, and Easley Cem, which offer specific locations for genealogical research. Further south, Rising Fawn sits along the rail line, while smaller communities like Stewart Town and Floral Crest occupy the higher elevations. The network of roads, such as Brow Road and Stewart Town Road, connects the dispersed mountain churches like Mt Olive Ch and Byrds Chapel to the valley floor.