1971 Map of Killen

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The Tennessee River corridor in the early 1970s is dominated by the expansive waters of Wilson Lake and the industrial infrastructure of the Tennessee Valley Authority. This era shows a landscape transitioning from rural agricultural roots to a modern power and industrial hub, anchored by the Wilson Dam and the sprawling chemical and filtration plants near Listerhill. While the town of Killen serves as a primary inland settlement, the shoreline is dotted with mid-century residential developments such as Edgewater Beach and Virginia Shores.