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1952 Map of Loudon

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Loudon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Watts Bar Lake and the winding Tennessee River dominate this early 1950s landscape, illustrating a period of significant hydroelectric development and infrastructure change. The town of Loudon serves as a central hub, situated where the Southern Railway crosses the river near Harrison Island. The map records a dense network of rural communities defined by family landmarks and local institutions, including Bacon Hospital and the Steekee School.

Southward into the hills, the terrain is dotted with small settlements and industrial sites like Eve Mills and Burton Mill. Numerous country churches and cemeteries, such as Corinth Church and the Big Piney Cemetery, provide valuable data for genealogists tracing family locations across the Loudon and Monroe County line. The presence of a Private ferry on the Little Tennessee River near Jackson Bend highlights traditional river crossings that persisted alongside modern rail and road developments.