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1968 Map of Lovell

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lovell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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The US Department of Energy (Oak Ridge Area) dominates the northwestern corner of this map, reflecting the massive federal footprint in the region during the late 20th century. Bordered by the Clinch River, this landscape is defined by the parallel ridges of Haw Ridge, Copper Ridge, and Beaver Ridge. The inundation of Melton Hill Lake reshaped the riverfront, creating distinctive features like Freels Bend and Williams Bend, while the surrounding hills remained dotted with older institutions like Scarboro Cem and Medford Chapel.

Expansion of the Knoxville suburbs is evident in the development of Farragut and Village Green along Interstate 40 and 75. Amidst this growth, genealogists will find several family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds such as Yarnell Cem and Kerr Hollow Cem. The transition from the rural Hardin Valley to the industrialized energy complexes at Scarboro Facility illustrates the dual nature of Knox County's mid-century identity.