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1969 Map of Fairmount

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Fairmount
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Cumberland Escarpment dominates the topography of this 1969 survey, creating a sharp divide between the elevated plateau settlements of Lone Oak and Fairmount and the expanding valley suburbs of Chattanooga and Red Bank. The map documents a landscape in transition, where mid-century residential developments like Skyline Park and Applewood meet established mountain communities.

Industry and infrastructure are visible through numerous strip mines and quarries dotting Chestnut Ridge and the Buck Knob area, while the communication needs of the region are marked by a significant cluster of broadcasting landmarks, including the TV tower (WTVC) and Radio tower (WRCB). Local heritage is preserved in sites like the Hall Cem and Sequatchie Chapel, while the southwestern corner remains dominated by the protected wilds of the Prentice Cooper State Forest.