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1959 Map of Kingsport

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Kingsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Kingsport and the surrounding borderlands of Tennessee and Virginia appear here during a period of significant mid-century industrial and residential expansion. The South Fork Holston River serves as a central artery for the region, winding past large industrial sites and the expansive Long Island. Residential development is clearly visible in the establishment of neighborhoods like Borden Village, Litz Manor, and Lynn Garden, which contrast with the more rural, rugged character of Bays Mountain and the North Cloud Ridge.

Tracing the northern reaches toward Weber City, the landscape is dotted with family-named landmarks and historical sites such as Whetsel Mill and Holston Springs. Transport networks are well-defined, showing the paths of the Clinchfield RR and Southern RR alongside established thoroughfares like Fort Henry Drive. Numerous small burial grounds, including Wolfe Cem and Akard Cem, offer valuable points of interest for genealogical research across the county lines.