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1952 Map of Graveston

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Graveston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Maynardville and Corryton anchor this mid-century survey of the terrain where the Union County and Knox County lines meet. The landscape is defined by the parallel ridges of Hinds Ridge, Raccoon Ridge, and Copper Ridge, which channel the flow of Bullrun Creek and its many tributaries. This 1952 field revision documents a rural economy still deeply tied to its water and soil, featuring the Graveston Mill Pond near Graveston and specialized aquaculture at the Minnow rearing pools.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of family names and community centers, from the Gibbs School and Plain View School to numerous country sanctuaries like Little Flat Creek Church and New Friendship Church. The Southern railroad line cuts through the southern reaches near Corryton, while prominent landmarks like House Mountain and Campbell Cave provide distinct geographic anchors for researchers tracing the historical development of the Raccoon Valley corridor.