2016 Map of Norris

About this map

Norris and Andersonville anchor this East Tennessee landscape, where the waters of the Clinch River are managed by the vast reservoirs of Norris Lake and Melton Hill Lake. The area is characterized by a series of parallel valleys and ridges, including Big Valley, Buffalo Valley, and Hickory Valley, separated by prominent heights like Pine Ridge and Chestnut Ridge. The topography creates distinct corridors for settlement and travel, such as the Norris Fwy which cuts through the terrain near Brooks Gap and Moore Gap. Numerous cemeteries, such as Hillvale Cem and Macedonia Cem, are tucked into the hollows, preserving family names like Burris, Harmon, and Massengill. The presence of the Riner Farm Airport and Norris Park indicates the modern land use surrounding these planned communities, while features like Johnsons Shoals and Miller Island speak to the original riverine environment before the major hydro-projects of the twentieth century.