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1952 Map of La Follette

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of La Follette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Cumberland Mountain and Brushy Mountain dominate the terrain of this 1952 survey, where the extraction of coal and the development of Powell Valley define the landscape. The industrial character of the era is evident in the numerous coal operations scattered throughout Walden Hollow and near Peabody, while the regional hub of La Follette shows significant development, including the La Follette High School and La Follette Country Club.

In the lowlands, the reach of Norris Lake marks the southern boundary, reflecting the impact of TVA management on the local topography. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is exceptionally detailed, noting community anchors like Davis Chapel, Wynn-Habersham High School, and the Rutherford Cemetery. The transportation network is anchored by the Southern railroad and the Nashville and Louisville lines, which moved timber and mineral wealth through gaps like Brushy Mountain Gap.