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1959 Map of Kingsport

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Kingsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The industrial hub of Kingsport sits at the convergence of the North Fork and South Fork Holston River in this mid-century survey. The landscape reflects a complex mix of urban expansion and specialized military-industrial land use, notably the sprawling Holston Ordnance Works situated along the river bend west of the city. Industrial activity is further evidenced by the Winegar Mill and several quarries, while the transportation network is anchored by the Southern RR and Clinchfield RR.

Residential growth is documented through dozens of named neighborhoods such as Morrison City, Lynn Garden, and Borden Village. For those tracking family history, the map preserves the locations of numerous rural landmarks, including the Depew Chapel Cem and Winegar Chapel, alongside schools like Dobyns-Bennett High School. To the south, the terrain rises sharply toward Bays Mountain Park, offering a stark contrast to the dense development of the river valley.