1969 Map of Chattanooga

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The Tennessee River dominates this mid-century portrait of the city, carving a deep loop around the prominent Moccasin Bend. This peninsula serves as a focal point for the region's complex history, containing both the Moccasin Bend Psychiatric Hospital and the northern reaches of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. To the east, the urban expansion of Chattanooga is densely mapped, showing the growth of neighborhoods like Highland Park and Bushtown toward the foot of Missionary Ridge. The map details the vital river-and-rail infrastructure that fueled the area's development, from the L & N RR lines to the numerous bars and shoals like Citico Bar and Lookout Shoals. Educational and civic landmarks are well-represented, including the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the National Cem, providing a clear view of the city's established 1960s footprint before further modern interstate development altered the local streetscape.