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1968 Map of Lovell

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lovell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Melton Hill Lake dominates the western corridor of this Knox County landscape, where the Clinch River carves a deep, winding path through a series of prominent ridges. The transition from rural valley life to suburban development is evident as the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and U.S. Highway 11 and 70 cut through the southern reaches, passing through established communities like Farragut and Campbell Station.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous family-named landmarks and rural institutions, such as Yarnell Cem, Hardin Valley Sch & Ch, and the unusual Pet Memorial Cem. The northern portion of the map is significantly marked by the US Atomic Energy Commission (Oak Ridge Area), indicating the region's mid-century role in federal nuclear research. Notable terrain features like Rainy Knob and the Palace Caverns suggest the complex geological character of the ridges separating Beaver Creek from the river valley.