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1940 Map of Lovell, 1952 Print
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1940 Map of Lovell

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Clinch River meanders through the heart of this East Tennessee landscape, creating dramatic loops at Freels Bend and Cruickshank Bend. Long, parallel ridges such as Copper Ridge and Blackoak Ridge dictate the settlement patterns of the 1940s, with rural communities like Solway and Ball Camp tucked into the fertile valleys. The map documents an era of river-based transport and traditional land use just before the massive industrial shifts of the mid-20th century. Local travel relied on features like Gallaher Ferry and crossings at Lee Ford, while the Louisville and Nashville railroad provided a vital connection to the broader region. Dozens of small landmarks, from Grigsby Chapel to the Hardin Valley Sch, anchor the social fabric of these ridge-and-valley neighborhoods.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.46 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain