1952 Map of Clouds

About this map

Norris Lake and the winding Powell River dominate this 1952 topographic study of Claiborne County, showing the landscape as it functioned just after the mid-century. The terrain is defined by the massive spine of Walden Ridge and the distinct corridor of Lonesome Valley, where small rural communities like Clouds and Goin are established. This map is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it documents a high density of family burial grounds and country institutions including the Keck Cemetery, Poore Cemetery, and the M C M School.