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1960 Map of Avondale

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Avondale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Clinch Mountain and Copper Ridge dominate this topography, creating a series of parallel valleys defined by the Clinch River and the Holston River. This 1960 revision reflects a landscape transformed by the Tennessee Valley Authority, with the impounded waters of Cherokee Lake and Norris Lake occupying former river bottoms. The settlement pattern follows these natural corridors, with clusters of activity at Thorn Hill and Avondale.

Genealogical value is found in the high density of family-named cemeteries and rural institutions, such as the McCarty Ridge and McGinnis Harrell Cem. Notable landmarks include the Clinch Lookout Tower on the mountain crest and the Southern Dock on the shoreline. Transportation is anchored by the Dixie Highway and Lee Highway, which navigate the gaps and ridges of this complex East Tennessee terrain.