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1968 Map of Gainesboro

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Gainesboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Gainesboro serves as the focal point of this Tennessee survey, situated where the Roaring River meets the Cumberland River and the newly formed Cordell Hull Reservoir. The landscape is defined by the deep dissection of the Highland Rim, creating a dense network of hollows such as Buffalo Hollow and Poston Hollow. These valleys preserved small, isolated communities like the curiously named Nameless and Flynns Lick during the mid-20th century.

Tracing the historical transportation routes reveals the Fort Blount Ferry Road, reflecting the area's reliance on river crossings before modern infrastructure dominated. Local genealogy is well-documented through numerous family and community landmarks, including Richmond Chapel, Curry Chapel, and the Stafford Cem. The mapping also highlights essential local infrastructure of the era, from the Hospital and High Sch in the county seat to the remote Lookout Tower on Bell Hill.