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2022 Map of Elverton

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Elverton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Clinch River and Emory River converge in this corner of Tennessee, defining a landscape of ridges and river bends just east of Kingston. The map documents the industrial and scientific legacy of the region, specifically marking the boundary of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park near Oak Ridge. Along the waterways, numerous shoals such as Gallaher Shoals, Walkers Shoals, and Brashear Shoals indicate the natural river navigation challenges present before the modern era of water management.

Local genealogy is well-preserved through a dense concentration of burial sites, including the Massengill Spring Cem, Pauper Cem, and a Slave Cem near the river. Settlements like Coal Hill, Elverton, and Lawnville are connected by historical routes such as the Old Harriman Hwy and Old Coalfield Rd. The terrain is characterized by the parallel runs of Walden Ridge and Chestnut Ridge, which dictate the placement of roads and the development of valley communities like May Valley and Sugar Grove Valley.