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1968 Map of Knoxville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Knoxville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Industrial development and rural Jefferson County landscapes converge along the Ohio River in this detailed survey. Extensive Strip Mine operations are visible across the hills of Knox and Island Creek, documenting the significant impact of the coal industry on the local topography during the mid-20th century. In the south, the suburban growth of Wintersville and Overlook Hills stands in contrast to the northern agricultural sections and smaller settlements like Knoxville and Taylortown.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites and local landmarks, including the Fort Steuben Burial Estates, Two Ridges Cem, and Center Chapel. The map also captures critical infrastructure of the era, from the Penn Central rail lines serving the riverside community of Toronto to the Radio Towers (WEIR) and various pipelines that traverse the ridges. Water bodies such as Austin Lake and Sunset Lake provide a counterpoint to the heavy industrial activity nearby.