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1972 Map of Lois

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Lois
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Tims Ford Lake reservoir dominates the eastern landscape of this 1972 survey, its jagged shoreline created by the recently completed Tims Ford Dam. This Tennessee Valley Authority project transformed the upper reaches of the Elk River, flooding former creek bottoms and reorienting local geography around the new waterline. Despite these changes, the upland ridges maintain their traditional character, defined by family-named landmarks and rural hubs like Lois and Brownington.

Genealogists will find a wealth of data in the numerous small family burial grounds, including the Ashby Cem, Waggoner Cem, and Franklin Cem, which dot the terrain alongside Brandon Chapel and Smith Chapel. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the area, from the winding Beans Creek to the deep contours of Cynthia Hollow, providing a detailed look at the interface between the newly created lake and the established agricultural communities of Moore and Franklin counties.