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1942 Map of Knoxville

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Knoxville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Knoxville sits at a pivotal moment in its development during this early 1940s survey, defined by the winding course of the Tennessee River and the newly designated Fort Loudon Reservoir. The urban landscape is dense with civic and educational institutions, from the sprawling grounds of the University of Tennessee and its Dept of Agriculture to Knoxville College and the State School for Deaf on Island Home. Transport networks are heavily established, featuring major hubs like the L & N Station and Southern Station, alongside local industries like the Brick Kilns near McNutt Shoals.

Outside the city center, the map documents established neighborhoods such as Sequoyah Hills, South Knoxville, and Marble City. Topographical landmarks including Sharp Ridge and Brown Mountain frame the valley. For genealogists, the map is particularly rich in cemetery data, locating the Nat Cem, Old Gray Cem, and family-named sites like Wells Cem. This record captures the transition of the riverfront from a system of shoals, like Lyons Shoals, into a managed reservoir system.