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1960 Map of Bean Station

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

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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Cherokee Lake dominates the center of this 1960 landscape, where the rising waters of the Holston River reservoir have transformed the valley between Clinch Mountain and Boatman Mountain. The settlement of Bean Station sits at the historic intersection of the Lee Highway and Dixie Highway, serving as a focal point for the region's transport network before more modern bypasses were established. Numerous family-named cemeteries such as Cobb Cem, McGinnis Cem, and Dalton Cem are preserved on the heights above the shoreline, offering essential data for genealogists tracing local families.

The map reveals a transition toward recreation and water-access infrastructure, exemplified by the German Creek Dock and the German Creek Cabin Area. Higher elevations along Poor Valley Ridge and Big Ridge remain dotted with country institutions like Shiloh Ch and Barnards Grove Ch, while the William P Harrell Bridge provides a vital link across the widening waters. This survey captures the mid-century balance between traditional rural life and the new hydro-electric and recreational economy of East Tennessee.