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1966 Map of John Sevier

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of John Sevier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Southern Railway corridor anchors this mid-century landscape northeast of Knoxville, following the winding course of the Holston River. The railroad yards at John Sevier serve as a massive industrial hub, contrasting with the agricultural character of the surrounding ridges. Deeply rooted family history is evident in the numerous small burial grounds and landmarks scattered through the valleys, including the Maloneyville Cem, Gibbs Cem, and Tindell Cem.

Institutional footprints are prominent, such as the County farm near Wise and the County Workhouse, while education and faith are represented by facilities like Holston High Sch and Washington Church. The terrain is defined by the parallel elevations of Blackoak Ridge and House Mountain, which direct the flow of settlements like Harbison Crossroads and Mascot along established transit routes like Washington Pike.