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1952 Map of Powder Springs

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Powder Springs sits along the Southern Railway at the base of Clinch Mountain, serving as a focal point in a landscape defined by steep ridges and the waters of Norris Lake. This 1952 field revision reveals a rural community deeply connected to its topography, where settlements and family cemeteries like the Cherry Orchard Cemetery and Hamilton Cemetery are tucked into narrow valleys like Raccoon Valley. The inclusion of the Norris Reservation and infrastructure such as the Walker Ford Lookout Tower indicates the significant role of the Tennessee Valley Authority in shaping the region’s land use and conservation. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Little Barren Church to numerous schoolhouses like Wood Dale School and Navehill School, which anchored these upland Tennessee neighborhoods before mid-century modernization altered the social fabric.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.3 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain