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1942 Map of Clouds

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Clouds
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Norris Reservoir and the Powell River dominate the landscape of the Tennessee Ridge and Valley province in the early 1940s. The region is defined by prominent topographical features such as Lonesome Valley and the towering Wallen Ridge, which dictate the placement of rural settlements and agricultural infrastructure. Small communities like Cline and Clouds are interconnected by a network of schools and churches, including Cline Sch and Moody Chapel, serving as local anchors.

A distinct industrial and agricultural heritage is evident through the presence of Meyers Mill and Cupp Mill along Barren Creek. Local genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family cemeteries scattered throughout the hollows, such as Cupp Cem, Poore Cem, and Simmons Cem. The map reflects a moment in time when the Southern railroad still cut through the northern ridges, while the Norris Reservation boundary indicates the active management of the surrounding watershed.