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1961 Map of Joppa

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Joppa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Holston River winds through the heart of the Tennessee Valley in this 1961 survey, carving dramatic oxbows such as Horse Shoe Bend and Mule Shoe Bend. Along its banks, the landscape is defined by riverine features like Julian Nance Island and Smoky Island, while the northern terrain rises into the Poor Valley Knobs. This era shows a rural community anchored by small settlements and family landmarks, including Tampico and Buffalo Springs, where the Buffalo Springs Game Farm and Buffalo Sch were established.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific data in the numerous family burying grounds, such as the Stalsworth Cem, Massengill Cem, and Haworth Cem. Notable local industry and infrastructure are represented by the Massengill Mill and Fielden Store, as well as the rising waters of Cherokee Lake along the southern edge of Grainger County. The survey captures the transition from traditional river-valley farming to the modern landscape created by the Tennessee Valley Authority.