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1936 Map of Webbs Jungle

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

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The Tenn Basin Divide carves a striking path across this 1936 survey, separating the varied drainage systems of the central Tennessee landscape. In the heart of this rural area, the settlement of Webbs Jungle serves as a local landmark amidst a network of creek valleys and ridges. Evidence of a close-knit community is visible through the proximity of the Beechwood Ch and Beechwood Sch, along with an unnamed Cem, reflecting the social and spiritual hubs for the families living along Woodfin Valley and Happy Valley Creek during the mid-1930s.

The topography is defined by the winding courses of Wartrace Creek and Latimer Branch, which highlight the intricate water system north of the Rutherford Bedford county line. Compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey from early aerial photographs, the map documents the transition between the basin and the surrounding uplands, illustrating how early trails and roads followed the natural contours of the valley floors.