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1955 Map of Fairdealing

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Fairdealing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Tennessee River dominates the eastern landscape, having been transformed into the expansive Kentucky Lake following the construction of Kentucky Dam. This 1955 survey provides a clear view of the mid-century shoreline and the intricate network of inlets such as Jonathan Creek and Sugar Bay. Along the Jefferson Davis Highway, the community of Aurora serves as a gateway to the western shore, while the settlement of Fairdealing sits further inland.

The map reveals a landscape transitioning between agricultural roots and the emerging recreational value of the newly created reservoir. Public lands and community centers are well-represented, including Cherokee State Park and the Four Rivers Boy Scout Reservation. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of numerous local landmarks such as Pleasant Hope Church, Unity Sch, and family burial sites like McLeod Cem and Hiatt Cem, which dot the ridges above the river valley.