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1960 Map of Keenburg

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Keenburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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Holston Mountain dominates the landscape of this 1960 Tennessee survey, where the rugged topography of the Cherokee National Forest meets the developed valleys of Sullivan and Carter counties. The South Fork Holston River snakes through the northern reaches, feeding into Boone Lake, while the Watauga River defines the southern boundary near Biltmore. This area is particularly detailed in its mapping of family and community landmarks, including numerous small burial grounds like McKinney Cem and Vanh Over Cem.

The industrial and social history of the region is evident in features such as the Tri-City Speedway and the specialized terrain of Bauxite Hollow. Educational and religious centers like Unaka High Sch and Keenburg Church anchor the rural settlements of Keenburg and Hunter. Unique geological and man-made landmarks, from Morrell Cave to the Radio range station at Holston High Point, illustrate a transition from a wilderness-oriented economy toward modern infrastructure and recreation.