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1950 Map of Hamlin

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Fort Heiman and Fort Henry stand as significant historical markers along the banks of the Tennessee River, documenting a strategic landscape within the Kentucky Reservation Boundary. In this 1950 survey, the small settlement of Hamlin and nearby Buchannan are surrounded by numerous family cemeteries such as Blood River Cem and Lassiter Cem, which dot the finger-like ridges overlooking the expanding waters of Kentucky Lake. The topography is defined by deep hollows like Bailey Hollow and rugged terrain such as the Coaling Land, reflecting a rural economy tied to both the river and the inland woods. Local religious life is anchored by New Mt Carmel Church and Azotus Ch, while the presence of Minnow rearing pools and Camp Tischel suggests the area's mid-century transition toward recreation and conservation under the Tennessee Valley Authority.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain