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1942 Map of Wauhatchie

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Wauhatchie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Tennessee River carves a dramatic S-curve through the heart of this landscape, separating the massive Raccoon Mountain from the protected expanse of the Prentice Cooper State Forest and Wildlife Management Area. The river's flow is punctuated by evocative nautical hazards and landmarks like Suck Shoals, The Suck, and The Pot, reflecting the challenges of navigating this stretch of the river before its modern transformation. Small pockets of rural life are visible at Kellys Ferry and Aetna, with scattered mountain institutions such as Suck Port Sch and Cummings Ch serving the local families.

Industrial and transportation history is marked by the presence of the Southern Ry and the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Ry along the southern edge, paralleling the Lee Highway. Beneath the surface of the ridges, subterranean landmarks like Tennessee Caverns, Crystal Cave, and Grant Cave highlight the region's complex karst topography. The map also records several family burial grounds, including Mullins Cem and McNabb Cem, providing essential points of reference for genealogists tracing local lineage.