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1939 Map of White Pine

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of White Pine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

The French Broad River snakes through this 1939 survey, defining the agricultural and social life of eastern Tennessee before significant mid-century changes to the river valley. The landscape is dotted with family-named landmarks and local institutions, such as Anderson Mill and Westminster Cem, which served the dispersed rural population. The town of White Pine serves as the primary hub, connected by the Southern railroad and the Dixie Highway, illustrating the importance of both rail and early highway infrastructure in the region's development.

Transportation across the water was facilitated by structures like Swann Bridge and Walters Bridge, while smaller settlements like Leadvale, Nina, and Swannsylvania highlight the dense network of crossroads communities. From the heights of the Bays Mountains in the northwest to the rich Irish Bottoms along the riverbanks, this map documents a era of established farms and country schools, including Kansas Sch and Belmont Sch.