1941 Map of Powell Station, 1952 Print
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1941 Map of Powell Station

USGS Topo · Published 1952

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The Clinch River meanders through the northwest corner of this 1941 landscape, creating a distinct physical boundary marked by Eagle Bend and the TVA Forest Nursery. The terrain is defined by a series of parallel ridges including Pine Ridge, Chestnut Ridge, and Copper Ridge, which channel settlement and transportation into the narrow valleys between them. In Beaver Valley, the community of Powell Station serves as a central hub along the Southern Railway, linked to the surrounding countryside by the historic Emory Road and Clinton Pike. Local industry and social life are anchored by landmarks like Eleanor Mill and Baker Mill, alongside numerous rural congregations such as Lonesome Dove Ch and Haven Chapel. This survey reflects an era of established agrarian communities and early industrial rail connections before modern suburban expansion significantly altered the Knox and Anderson County line.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1941
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.4 inches

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