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1955 Map of Wilder

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The East Fork Obey River carves a deep valley through this portion of the Cumberland Plateau, where the rugged topography of Fentress and Overton counties dictated the development of isolated mining and timber communities. The Central Tennessee railroad line follows the contours of the southern hills, serving coal operations such as the prominent Strip Mines that mark the hillsides near Wilder. These settlements, including Davidson and Highland, are closely tied to the extraction industry, with small schoolhouses like Sweetgum Sch and Bills Creek Sch providing the social infrastructure for the families living along the creek branches.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.4 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain