1969 Map of Rockwood

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Watts Bar Lake and the Tennessee River dominate this 1969 topographic survey, where the water levels meet the steep base of the Cumberland Escarpment. The settlement of Rockwood is situated at the crossroads of the Southern Railway and the Walton Road, reflecting its importance as a local hub. The landscape is dotted with small family and community cemeteries such as Honeycutt Cem, Newsome Cem, and Odd Fellows Cem, providing a detailed record for genealogists. Along the river, Thief Neck Island sits as a prominent feature near Buck Toms Scout Camp and Camp John Knox. The presence of several Indian mounds near the riverbanks points to a deep history of habitation long before the modernization of the shoreline and the development of lakeside communities like Lakemont Heights and Apollo Shores.