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1961 Map of Morristown

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Morristown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Morristown serves as a significant regional hub in East Tennessee, depicted here as the city expanded southward during the mid-20th century. The Southern railroad line and the Andrew Johnson Highway intersect the downtown district, where street grids like West Main St and East Third St define the urban core. The map highlights institutional landmarks such as Morristown Coll and residential growth in neighborhoods like Hillcrest and Rolling Hills.

South of the city, the landscape transitions into the ridges of Boatman Mountain and gaps like Statem Gap. This area is dotted with small rural communities and family landmarks, including Valley Home, Witt, and several traditional burial grounds like Emma Jarnagin Cem and Red Cem. Along the northern edge, the waters of Cherokee Lake touch the hills, while the Morristown Municipal Airport signifies the era's infrastructural development.