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1968 Map of Hiwassee

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Hiwassee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The New River and Claytor Lake define the northern limits of this landscape, where the Norfolk and Western railway follows the river's winding course through Hiwassee and Allisonia. This 1968 survey (photorevised in 1977) captures the rural industrial and spiritual character of the New River Valley, marked by small settlements like Tinytown and Mack Creek Village. The rugged southern interior is dominated by the massive ridge of Macks Mountain, separating the main river valley from the winding path of Reed Island Creek.

Evidence of local extractive industry is visible through numerous strip mines and individual mine workings near the river. Local genealogy is well-represented by several small churches, including Farris Mines Ch, Bethel Ch, and Pilgrims Rest Ch, alongside landmarks like Hurst Cem. The terrain rises from the river banks to high points like Bullard Knob and High Knoll Mtn, showcasing the difficult topography that dictated the placement of roads and rails.