1956 Map of Corbin

About this map

Corbin and the surrounding plateau regions of southern Kentucky and north-central Tennessee are documented during a period of significant mid-century transition. The landscape is defined by the development of the Upper Cumberland and the emergence of Oak Ridge as a major regional center. The map captures the established county seats and market towns such as Monticello, Cookeville, and Glasgow before the full expansion of the modern interstate system. These settlements are connected by a dense network of primary and secondary roads, many of which were revised in 1965 to reflect updated infrastructure. In the east, La Follette and Williamsburg sit within the rising topography of the Cumberland Mountains. This 1:250,000 scale survey provides a regional perspective on the relationship between the river valleys, the developing highlands, and the industrial hubs like Clinton that supported the growing population in the post-war era.