1941 Map of Maynardville

About this map

Norris Reservoir dominates the central landscape of this 1941 Tennessee Valley Authority survey, as the waters of the Clinch River back into the hollows and ridges of Union County. The era's massive hydroelectric and flood control efforts are visible through the expansive Norris Reservation boundaries, which encompass numerous family-named landmarks and former agricultural sites. Local commerce and communal life are anchored at Sharps Chapel, Ellisons Store, and Welch Crossroad, while industry is represented by the Berry Peters Mill near Lost Creek Spring. The terrain is characterized by complex limestone formations, including the Big Sinks and numerous named gaps like Malone Gap and Butcher Gap that provided passage through Pine Ridge and Hickory Valley. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific data points, including the Stiner Cem, Buckner Cem, and Beeler Cem, alongside local schools such as Oakland Sch and Buckner Sch.