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Loading map...1938 Map of Mendota
USGS Topo · Published 1970About this map
Mendota sits at the base of Clinch Mountain, where the North Fork Holston River bends sharply through Poor Valley. This 1938 survey, updated with 1968 aerial data, highlights a rural economy dependent on river crossings and small-scale industry like Barker Mill. Numerous fords, including Hobbs Ford and Stacher Ford, along with the Southern railroad line, demonstrate how local transportation navigated the ridges and water gaps of the Appalachian landscape.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1938
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.78 inches
Editions of this 1938 Mendota Map
4 editions found
Historical Maps of Mendota Through Time
8 maps found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain