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1939 Map of Lovelace, 1965 Print
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1939 Map of Lovelace

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Bays Mountain and Chimneytop Mountain dominate this East Tennessee landscape, creating a series of parallel ridges and valleys where rural communities established themselves in the late 1930s. The topographic detail captures the intersection of four counties, showing a social fabric anchored by local institutions like Solomon Temple Sch, Cedar Chapel, and the uniquely named Yankee Cem. Water power and industry are evident along the creeks, marked by Light Mill and Dykes Mill, while a Lumber Railroad snakes through the gaps of Grassy Bays Mountain, indicating the era's active timber extraction. The presence of the Airway Beacon Chimneytop on the high ridge reflects the early infrastructure of mid-century aerial navigation over the rugged Hawkins and Sullivan borderlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1939
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.5 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain