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1941 Map of Dutch Valley

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Dutch Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Norris Reservoir dominates the northern reaches of this Grainger County landscape, where the Clinch River winds through the sharp ridges of East Tennessee. The map illustrates a rural economy defined by the Southern Railway corridor, which connects the settlements of Washburn and Rutledge. Between the massive parallel lines of Clinch Mountain and Copper Ridge, the terrain is densely marked with family legacy sites, including the Rosenbalm Cem, Bunchtown Cem, and Arnwine Cem.

Local industry and education are grounded in features like Beeler Mill and the Dutch Valley Sch. The presence of the Oakman Tunnel and various crossings like Henry Crossing and Shirley Crossing reveal how residents navigated the complex valley topography. From the secluded hollows like Blowing Spring Hollow to the broader Richland Valley, the map preserves a detailed record of the community before mid-century modernization altered the local infrastructure.