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2013 Map of Clinton

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Clinton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Melton Hill Lake dominates the central landscape of this survey, winding through the valley and creating a complex shoreline that includes Florida Shoals and Opossum Shoals. To the west, the topography rises sharply toward Walden Ridge and Chestnut Ridge, providing a natural boundary for the sprawling residential developments of Oak Ridge near Jackson Square. The map reveals the intricate water network of the Clinch River valley, where major facilities like the Oak Ridge Municipal Marina and Clinton Marina serve the local boating community.

Industrial and transport corridors are clearly defined by the CSX railroad lines passing through Dossett and Elza. Small, long-established communities like Leinarts and Marlow sit in the gaps between the ridges, while newer residential pockets such as Emory Valley and Conasauga Heights indicate the mid-century expansion of the region. Notable landmarks including the Laurel Grove Lookout Tower and the Edgemoor Bridge offer anchor points for understanding the area's twentieth-century infrastructure.