1947 Map of Valley Head
USGS Topo · Published 1947About this map
Valley Head sits at the foot of West Lookout Ridge, where the Southern Railroad follows the valley floor parallel to the Tennessee Valley Divide. This 1947 topographic survey, a collaborative effort by the USGS and the Tennessee Valley Authority, illustrates a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes between Dugout Valley Ridge and the heights of Lookout Mountain. To the east, the resort community of Mentone overlooks the falls at De Soto Falls and the headwaters of the Little River. Local institutional history is well-represented by rural landmarks like the Davenport Chapel School and Moon Lake Sch, alongside numerous family and community burial grounds such as Ellison Cem and Jones Cem. The presence of Camp De Soto and Camp Cloudmont reflects the area's established role as a recreational destination along the Mentone Parkway in the post-war era.
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