1966 Map of Mascot

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Holston River meanders sharply through the heart of this East Tennessee landscape, defining the boundaries of Knox, Jefferson, and Grainger counties. The industrial character of Mascot is anchored by the Zinc Mine and its accompanying tailings pond, while the Southern Railway corridor parallels the Andrew Johnson Highway through Strawberry Plains. This mid-century survey captures a dense network of family-named landmarks and rural infrastructure, from the Mascot Substation to the Auto Speedway near Trentville. Genealogists will find an exceptional concentration of burial grounds, including the Johnson-Randles Cem and Moulden Cem, alongside community centers like the Bush Strong School. The terrain is marked by significant karst features such as Carter Cave and Caldwell Cave, as well as the prominent rise of Roderick Mountain to the southeast.