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1953 Map of Harriman

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Harriman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The industrial and river landscape of Roane County comes into sharp focus where the Emory River meets Watts Bar Lake. This mid-century survey documents Harriman at a point of transition, showing the town's dense street grid and its position as a rail hub for the Southern and Tennessee Central railroads. To the south, the massive Kingston Steam Plant appears on a peninsula formed by the confluence of the Clinch River, signaling the era's growing energy infrastructure.

Away from the industrial centers, the map captures the rural character of Walden Ridge and the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area. Numerous family-named landmarks and institutions are preserved, such as Rankin Chapel, Rankin School, and Willard Park Cemetery. The presence of the Roane County Speedway and a Drive-in theater near South Harriman reflects the mid-century social life of this Tennessee valley community.