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1964 Map of Riceville

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Riceville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Southern Railway tracks parallel the Oostanaula Valley in this detailed look at McMinn County as it appeared by 1964. The landscape is defined by a series of parallel ridges, including Rogers Creek Ridge and Spring Creek Ridge, which channel waterways like North Mouse Creek and Spring Creek toward the southwest. Settlement is concentrated around Riceville and the southern outskirts of Athens, where the Memorial Highway serves as a primary north-south artery.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named sites, such as Pickwatina Place and cemeteries like Dennis Cem and Horton Cem. Cultural landmarks include several country churches like McMahan Ch and the Poplar Hill Sch. Notable industrial and infrastructure features include a Fish Hatchery near Hell Spring, several quarries, and a Strip mine south of Webb Lake, reflecting the region's diverse economic activities during the mid-20th century.