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1959 Map of Jonesboro

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Jonesboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Jonesboro serves as a focal point in this survey of Washington County, illustrating the transition between the established county seat and the expanding western fringes of Johnson City. The landscape is defined by parallel ridges, including Buffalo Ridge and Persimmon Ridge, which dictate the paths of the Clinchfield and Southern railroads. A significant portion of the northeastern area is occupied by the Veterans Administration Center and Mountain Home (VA), reflecting the long-standing institutional footprint in the region.

Rural life in the mid-20th century is detailed through numerous family-named landmarks and small community hubs like Keehler Crossroads and Asbury. For genealogists, the map is a primary source for locating specific sites such as Knob Creek Mill, the Indian Ridge Tunnel, and various rural burial grounds like Keebler Cem and Daulton Cem. The southern edge of the sheet transitions into the protected slopes of the Cherokee National Forest, where the terrain rises toward Cherokee Mountain.