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1960 Map of Knoxville

Name: 1960 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

The Great Smoky Mountains and the massive timberlands of the Nantahala National Forest dominate this mid-century view of the Southern Appalachians. The landscape is defined by the high peaks of Clingmans Dome and Mt Mitchell, anchoring a region of dramatic verticality and deep river valleys. Human activity is concentrated in the burgeoning mountain hubs of Asheville and Knoxville, connected by the winding Blue Ridge Parkway and critical rail corridors like the Southern RR.

Major hydroelectric and flood control projects are evident in the sprawling waters of Fontana Lake and Douglas Lake, which reshaped the topography for industry and recreation. Within the peaks, the Cherokee Indian Reservation sits adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, illustrating the complex layers of land use, from conservation and tourism in Gatlinburg to the industrial roots of towns like Canton and Spruce Pine.