1952 Map of Jacksboro

About this map

Jacksboro and Caryville anchor this 1952 revision, situated in the narrow Powell Valley between the steep heights of Cumberland Mountain and Walden Ridge. The landscape is defined by the massive footprint of the Norris Reservation, where the intricate fingers of Norris Lake fill the lowlands once drained by Cove Creek. The map records a transition from traditional Appalachian farming and mining to a more recreational economy, centered around Cove Lake State Park and a prominent drive-in theater near Highland Park. Extensive coal mining operations are visible at the High Point Mine and surrounding coal mines, supported by the Southern and Louisville and Nashville railroads. Local genealogy is well-documented through numerous family burial sites, including the Queener, Vinsant, and Blankenbichler cemeteries, alongside rural social hubs like the College Hill School and Cherry Bottom Church.