1957 Map of Knoxville

About this map

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding national forests dominate this mid-century view of the Southern Appalachians. The terrain is defined by massive ridges such as the Black Mountains and Balsam Mountains, which separate the major population centers of Knoxville and Asheville. The map documents the mid-century infrastructure of the region, including the winding Blue Ridge Parkway and the emerging Interstate 40, alongside established rail lines like the Southern Railway and the Clinchfield Railroad.