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1952 Map of Clouds

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Clouds
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

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Powell River meanders through the northern reaches of this territory, passing the Norris Reservation and several small riverside cemeteries such as Treece Cemetery and Cupp Cemetery. The landscape is defined by long, parallel ridges and valleys, including Lonesome Valley and the expansive Walden Ridge to the southeast. At this mid-century point, the area maintains a rural character dominated by small community centers like Clouds and Sandlick.

A network of family-named landmarks and local institutions serves the population, with numerous schools such as Cline School and Locust Grove School dotting the countryside. The Southern railroad line follows the river corridor, providing a vital connection through the valley. Along the southern border, the waters of Norris Lake fill the narrow channels of Big Barren Creek, illustrating the impact of regional water management on the local geography. Dozens of small family burial grounds, including the Shiflet Cemetery and Edwards Cemetery, provide significant points of interest for genealogical research.