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1900 Map of Maynardville

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Maynardville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

Cumberland Mountain and the parallel ridges of East Tennessee dominate this landscape as it appeared at the turn of the century. The map illustrates a region defined by its water crossings and mountain passes, where the Powell River, Clinch River, and Holston River carve through a succession of ridges including Chestnut Ridge and Copper Ridge. Numerous river crossings like Walkers Ford, Black Fox Ford, and Swett Ford indicate the vital transport network before modern bridging.

Settlement patterns follow the fertile valleys, with established centers at Tazewell, Maynardville, and Rutledge. The arrival of the Southern RR and the Knoxville and Bristol RR signals the shifting economy, connecting rural outposts like Strawberry Plains and Lone Mountain to larger markets. Distinctive landmarks such as House Mountain and Rhetts View provide orientation within this complex topography of gaps and traces.