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1953 Map of Kinzel Springs

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Kinzel Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Miller Cove and Tuckaleechee Cove serve as the primary lowland settlements in this 1953 topographic study of the Blount County mountains. The Little River winds through the landscape, connecting the valley communities of Walland and Townsend before entering the northern boundary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This era of mapping shows the development of the Foothills Parkway snaking across Chilhowee Mountain, providing access to the deep ridges and gaps that define this region.

Local life is recorded through numerous small institutions, including the Millers Cove Church, Caylor Chapel, and the Rocky Branch School. Industrial activity is localized, evidenced by the Slate Quarry south of Kinzel Springs. The terrain transitions from the broader valley floors to steep peaks like Mount Nebo and Rich Mountain, documenting a mid-century balance between traditional Appalachian agriculture and the growing presence of the national park.