1952 Map of Clouds, 1954 Print
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1952 Map of Clouds

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The Powell River snakes through northern Claiborne County, its deep bends and rising waters forming the upper reaches of Norris Lake in the early 1950s. The landscape is defined by the corrugated ridges of Lonesome Valley and Wallen Ridge, where small upland communities like Clouds and Lily Grove persist along the winding hollows. This era shows a rural network still heavily reliant on local institutions, with numerous country schools and churches dotting the topography, including the Sandlick School and Watson Chapel.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.5 inches

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