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1961 Map of Newport

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Newport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Newport serves as the central hub of this 1961 survey, where the confluence of the Pigeon River and the French Broad River shapes the local topography. The landscape is defined by its transit corridors and community centers, from the industrial presence of Tannery Island to the commercial development at West End and Eastport. This era represents a significant period of growth for the county seat, visible in the expansion of residential districts like Castle Heights and the establishment of local infrastructure such as the Radio tower (WLIK) and McSween Memorial Bridge.

Moving south from the river banks, the terrain rises toward English Mountain and the Cherokee National Forest. This southern portion of the map is a primary resource for genealogists, documenting numerous small family cemeteries and rural congregations such as Bryant Cem, Finchum Cem, and Mt Zion Ch. The agrarian and religious character of settlements like Edwina and English Creek (Sardis) contrasts with the burgeoning town center, offering a clear view of Cocke County's mid-century transition.