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1973 Map of Jacksboro

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Jacksboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Jacksboro and the adjacent industrial centers of La Follette and Caryville occupy a strategic corridor between the massive ridge of Cumberland Mountain and the rising waters of Norris Lake. This landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the level valley floors to the high, coal-bearing elevations of Fork Mountain and Walden Ridge. The 1973 revisions highlight the growing modern infrastructure, including Interstate 75 and the Campbell County Airport, while preserve traditional routes like the Old Kentucky Road.

Extensive strip mines dominate the northern and western heights, particularly within the Koppers Wildlife Management Area, illustrating the region's heavy reliance on surface mining during this era. Below these operations, the valley is densely dotted with family cemeteries such as Queener Cem and Tiller Ford Cem, and community landmarks like Cove Lake State Park. The presence of the Southern Railway threading through Bruce Gap underscores the historical importance of these mountain passes for moving resources to market.