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1936 Map of Warm Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Warm Springs Foundation and its surroundings serve as the centerpiece of this mid-1930s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by the convergence of therapeutic mineral waters and major transportation infrastructure. The area, famously frequented by Franklin D. Roosevelt, is shown just as the F. D. Roosevelt Highway was becoming a vital artery through the southern Piedmont. The map documents the industrial and medical importance of the region, from the US Fish Hatchery and Warm Springs Landing Field to the bustling rail junction at Manchester.

Beyond the thermal springs, the geography is dominated by the steep ridges of Pine Mountain and Oak Mountain, where peaks like Dowdell Knob and Huckleberry Pinnacle overlook a dense network of rural crossroads. Significant genealogical markers are scattered throughout, including Ebenezer Cem, Bethesda Ch, and numerous rural schools such as Campbell Sch. The Flint River forms the eastern boundary, marked by landmarks like Dripping Rocks and several historic mill sites.