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1959 Map of Blountville

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Blountville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Blountville serves as the focal point of this 1959 survey, situated at a major crossroads in Sullivan County where the historic Island Road and Lee Highway intersect. The landscape is defined by the rhythmic alternation of ridges and valleys typical of the Appalachian region, including the prominent Rich Valley, Dishner Valley, and the series of heights from Upper Cave Ridge down to Lower Cave Ridge. The map documents a deeply established rural community, evidenced by the numerous family-named cemeteries such as Faulkner Cem and Cox Cem that dot the hillsides.

Industrial and social infrastructure is captured in detail, from the Quarry near Deck Valley to the recreational grounds at Camp Placid. Notable local landmarks like Linville Cave and the Central Heights Sch provide specific points of interest for those tracing the development of the area's schools and natural features. The surveyor's notes also highlight the northern border where the Virginia Tennessee state line meets the Daniel Boone Trail, emphasizing the area's historical importance as a transit corridor.