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1965 Map of Needmore

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Needmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Lake Barkley dominates the central geography of this mid-1960s survey, representing the altered landscape of the Cumberland River valley following the creation of the reservoir. Small riverfront communities and landing sites like Corbandale and York Landing reflect the enduring importance of the waterway, while the Seaboard rail line traces the northern bank. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous hollows named for local families and natural features, such as Thomaston Hollow, Eldridge Hollow, and Poplar Spring Hollow.

Social and spiritual life in this rural portion of the Tennessee borderlands is anchored by several small congregations, including Evergreen Ch and Williams Chapel. The map reveals a transition toward recreation with the Guices Creek Recreation Area, yet maintains its agricultural character in settlements like Needmore and Stringtown. Many smaller localities like Tarsus and Liners are documented here alongside numerous family cemeteries, providing a detailed record for those tracing local lineages.