1979 Map of Oakridge

About this map

Cumberland Plateau terrain dominates this detailed 1970s survey, illustrating the complex geography of eastern Tennessee as it transitions from the high plateaus toward the Cumberland Mountain ridges. The map documents a landscape defined by significant resource extraction and conservation, with numerous Strip Mines appearing alongside protected lands like the Frozen Head State Environmental Education Area. Established settlements such as Sunbright, Wartburg, and the Victorian village of Rugby are linked by a network of local roads and the corridors of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville railroads.