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1936 Map of Trinity

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

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Trinity Mountain stands as a prominent physical spine through this 1930s landscape, dividing the drainage between the Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir lands and the southern creek beds. The map documents a critical era of regional transformation, showing the Wheeler Reservoir at its 556-foot elevation alongside the Decatur Municipal Landing Field. Numerous family-named burial grounds and rural institutions dot the countryside, including Morris Cem, Lile Cem, and Pleasant Hill Sch.

Transportation networks are well-defined, featuring the Southern railroad line and the Joe Wheeler Highway. The map also captures several distinct residential developments such as the Griffin Addition and Moulton Heights, providing a detailed look at the interface between the growing city of Decatur and the established agrarian communities like Trinity and Austinville. Smaller landmarks like Kirby Bridge and Seneca Springs further anchor the local geography of the period.