1961 Map of Mc Cloud

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McCloud and the surrounding ridgelines of the Bays Mountain range dominate this landscape along the boundary of Hawkins and Greene Counties. The John Sevier Steam Plant sits prominently near the Holston River and Cherokee Lake, signaling the mid-century industrialization of the Tennessee Valley. Despite this modernization, the area retains a dense network of family settlements and rural institutions. Small communities like Kite, Needmore, and Romeo are anchored by landmarks such as the Romeo Sch and Dodson Creek Ch. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites tucked into the hollows, including the Reynolds Cem, Providence Cem, and Louderback Cem. The terrain is characterized by steep summits like Grassy Mountain and Brushy Mountain, where narrow gaps such as Lawson Gap provided critical passage through the difficult upland topography.