1946 Map of Valley Head
USGS Topo · Published 1965About this map
The Little River Valley serves as a primary geographic corridor in this 1946 study, where the Southern Railroad runs parallel to Big Ridge through the settlement of Valley Head. Along the plateau to the east, Mentone overlooks the winding course of the West Fork Little River, a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes at Sunset Rock and Eagle Nest. This era captures a well-established network of rural community centers, including Johns Chapel and the Davenport Chapel School, alongside early recreational developments like Camp De Soto and Camp Cloudmont. Further south, the dramatic De Soto Falls and the beginnings of De Soto State Park highlight the area's transition into a destination for mountain retreats, while the high Tennessee Divide separates these watercourses from the rugged eastern coves.
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