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1953 Map of Walden Creek, 1959 Print
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1953 Map of Walden Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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Chilhowee Mountain and the Slate Knobs dominate this Tennessee landscape, where the boundary between Blount and Sevier counties follows the high ridges. In the early 1950s, rural life here centered on a dense network of small mountain communities and church-school hubs. The northern section is defined by the Chapman Highway passing through Cusick, while the Harrison Chilhowee Academy stands as a significant educational landmark near Boyds Creek. Southward, the terrain becomes more difficult, with settlements like Walden Creek and DuPont tucked into the gaps. A strong sense of local genealogy is preserved in the numerous family-named landmarks and country churches, including Zion Hill Church, Antioch Church, and the remote Chinquapin Church located near the southern edge. The map captures an era of winding mountain roads and spring-fed valleys before major modern development altered these traditional Appalachian communities.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.5 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain