1953 Map of Concord

About this map

The Fort Loudoun Dam anchors this mid-century survey, marking the intersection where the Tennessee River meets the Little Tennessee River. This landscape is defined by the massive reservoir waters of Fort Loudoun Lake and Watts Bar Lake, which wrap around intricate peninsulae like Choto Bend and Parks Bend. These newer impoundments contrast with the established rail-and-road network, including the Southern Railway through Concord and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad serving Friendsville. Local heritage is visible in the many rural landmarks such as Shady Grove Church, Union Valley School, and the Leeper Cemetery near Boyd. From the commercial activity at Dixie Lee Junction to specialized sites like the Minnow rearing pools, the map documents a region balancing its agrarian roots with the transformative hydroelectric infrastructure of the Tennessee Valley Authority.