1936 Map of Norris
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1936 Map of Norris

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Norris Dam stands as the focal point of this Tennessee Valley Authority landscape, capturing the region just as the Norris Reservoir was taking its modern shape. The surrounding terrain is a mix of planned government infrastructure and long-standing rural community hubs. Civil Conservation Corps activity is prominent, with C C C Camp No 494 and C C C Camp Nos 4493-5 established near the planned community of Norris. This era marks a significant transition in land use, where the new Norris Town Forest and Norris Park began to overlay the traditional agricultural valleys. Local heritage is preserved in the naming of rural landmarks like Loys Mill and Island Ford Ch, while the Tennessee Freeway provides a glimpse into the early modernization of regional transit routes connecting Andersonville to the wider Clinch River valley.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1936
Date Published1936
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.01 x 27.46 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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