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1940 Map of John Sevier

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of John Sevier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

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Holston River currents dominate this 1940 Knox County landscape, flowing past the massive John Sevier Station and the associated John Sevier rail yard. The area is defined by the parallel ridges of Blackoak Ridge and Rogers Ridge, which dictate the placement of early settlements and roads. Institutional landmarks such as the County Hospital and County Workhouse are situated near Maloneyville, while industrial activity is evident at Mascot.

Genealogists can find numerous small rural hubs and family landmarks, including Shell Cem, Tindell Cem, and Robeys Cem. The map documents a dense network of country churches like Clapps Chapel and schools such as Arminda Sch and Sunnyview Sch, serving dispersed communities before post-war suburbanization reached these valleys. The Lee Highway and Ruggles Ferry Bridge serve as primary crossings, marking the transition from river-based transport to modern automotive infrastructure.