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1935 Map of Wright

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Wright
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Pickwick Landing Reservoir and the Tennessee River dominate the southern landscape of this mid-1930s survey, capturing the region during a period of massive hydro-electric transition. The Tennessee Valley Authority projects are clearly visible, including the Colbert Shoals Canal and a proposed reservoir area that would fundamentally alter the local geography. North of the river, the map documents a rural network of homesteads and social centers like Youngs Store, Williams Chapel, and Dabney Sch.

The terrain is defined by complex drainage systems such as Brush Creek and Second Creek, with numerous hollows like Lester Hollow and White Hollow providing local landmarks. Significant infrastructure of the era is present, including State Highway No. 2 and the historic Nathez Trace. This map serves as an important record of Lauderdale County and Colbert County before the full impact of mid-century flooding and development.