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1952 Map of Graveston

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Graveston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Maynardville and the southern reaches of Union County meet the northern edge of Knox County in this mid-century topographic record. The landscape is defined by the rhythmic ridges of Copper Ridge and Raccoon Ridge, which funnel the waters of Bullrun Creek and its many forks. Small agricultural hubs like Corryton and Graveston serve as anchors for the local community, with the Southern railroad line providing a critical transport artery through the valley floor.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including Miller Chapel, Dale Chapel, and the Old Flat Creek Cemetery. The transition from the Raccoon Valley floor to the prominent heights of House Mountain and Clinch Mountain illustrates the classic Appalachian ridge-and-valley topography that dictated the placement of early roads like Emory Road and Washington Pike. Local industry is represented by the Graveston Mill Pond and scattered schools like the Pleasant Grove School, reflecting a traditional Tennessee rural economy.