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1941 Map of Vonore

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Vonore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Little Tennessee River and Tellico River wind through this 1941 landscape, capturing the area before the creation of the Tellico Reservoir. The map documents a valley deeply rooted in both colonial and indigenous history, prominently marking the site of Fort Loudon and an Indian Mound near the riverbanks. Settlements like Vonore and Trigonia serve as hubs for a rural landscape defined by family names and community centers, including Toqua Ch and several small schools like Chota Sch and Riverside Sch.

Transportation patterns of the early 1940s are visible through numerous river crossings, such as the Niles Ferry Toll Bridge and several traditional fords like Tomotla Ford. The southern portion of the map climbs into the Cherokee National Forest, where the terrain rises toward Butler Mountain. This survey provides a vital record for genealogists, showing dozens of family burial grounds including the Montgomery Cem and Lindsey Cem.