1952 Map of Rockwood

About this map

Rockwood sits at the foot of the Cumberland Escarpment, where the high plateau of Mt Roosevelt drops toward the Tennessee River valley. This 1952 revision captures the region after the creation of Watts Bar Lake, illustrating how the rising waters transformed the lower reaches of King Creek and Whites Creek into broad, navigable bays. The map documents a deeply established rural community, visible through an extensive network of country landmarks like the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Pond Grove School, and Luminary Church. Near the lake's edge, industrial and social sites such as Eagle Furnace and the Eagle Point Cabin Area show the evolving economy of the shoreline. Transportation is anchored by the Southern railroad and the Walton Road, which historically served as a vital passage through these ridges.