1952 Map of Norris

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Norris Dam anchors this mid-century landscape, holding back the waters of Norris Lake where the Clinch River meets Cove Creek. This Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) environment is characterized by its organized infrastructure, including the town of Norris, a disposal plant, and an athletic field. The surrounding ridges, such as Big Ridge and Lone Mountain Ridge, are dotted with numerous family cemeteries and country churches that predate the reservoir's full development. Genealogists can find precisely located burial sites like Burris Cemetery, Harmon Cemetery, and McAdoo Cemetery. The map also captures the local educational network of the 1950s, featuring Glen Alpine School, Belmont School, and Riverview School. Beyond the planned settlement of Norris, older communities such as Andersonville and Bethel sit along the corridors of Buffalo Creek and Hinds Creek.