1966 Map of Macedonia

About this map

Macedonia sits at the intersection of mountain valley life and hydroelectric development along the Hiwassee River. This mid-1960s survey by the Tennessee Valley Authority and USGS reveals a landscape defined by the impounded waters of Chatuge Lake, where fingers of the reservoir reach into Raccoon Hollow and up the mouths of creeks like Bell Creek. The map documents the enduring footprint of rural Appalachian communities through their institutions, such as Bell Scene Ch, Upper Hightower Ch, and several family burial grounds including Garrett Cem and Osborn Cem.