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1958 Map of Knoxville

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Knoxville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Knoxville and the surrounding Jefferson County uplands are defined by a complex network of ridges and deep hollows like Dungeon Hollow and Egypt Hollow in the late 1950s. The landscape reflects a mix of traditional rural life and mid-century industrial expansion, with active Strip Mine operations scattered across the terrain alongside longstanding landmarks like Island Creek Ch and Osage Ch.

The presence of the Toronto Airport and several suburban developments such as Wintersville, Buena Vista Heights, and Overlook Hills signals the post-war growth of the Steubenville area. Along the Ohio River, industrial activity is evident at the Pottery Addition and near the Filtration Plant, while recreational spaces like Austin Lake and Belleview Municipal Park provide a counterpoint to the intensive coal and gravel extraction characteristic of the region during this era.