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1946 Map of Whitwell

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Whitwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Whitwell Mine sits at the base of the dramatic eastern escarpment of the Cumberland Plateau, serving as a focal point for the local economy during the mid-1940s. The settlement of Whitwell is concentrated in the valley along the Nashville and Chattanooga railroad line, which facilitated the movement of coal and agricultural goods through the Sequatchie River valley.

Rural life in this portion of Marion County is deeply documented through its numerous family and community landmarks, such as Ketner Mill on the river and the Pilgrims Rest Church near Victoria. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the level valley floor and the high plateau, marked by features like Dittany Point and The Chimneys. Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds, including the Walker Cem and Price Cem, alongside several small community schools like Victoria Sch and Pine Hill School.