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1972 Map of Ovoca

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Ovoca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad anchors the southern portion of this landscape, cutting through the northern reaches of Tullahoma as it expands into residential areas like Homeway Village and Briarwood. This 1972 survey captures a significant moment of transition for the Duck River valley with the introduction of the Normandy Dam, marking the basin of the Lake Normandy (Future) as it prepares to alter the local hydrology.

North of the city, the terrain is defined by dramatic elevations such as Pea Ridge and Negro Hill, dotted with numerous family burial grounds including Old Redden Cem and Holland Hill Cem. The military footprint is visible to the southeast at the Arnold Engineering Development Center, while natural landmarks like Rutledge Falls and Blowing Cave emphasize the area's complex karst topography and river systems.