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1961 Map of Russellville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Russellville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Holston River and the sprawling waters of Cherokee Lake dominate this East Tennessee landscape, weaving through a topography defined by ridges such as Prophet Ridge and the Red Knobs. This survey illustrates the rural character of the region during the early 1960s, with updates from the mid-1970s reflecting shifts in land use and woodland cover. The settlement patterns follow the valleys and ridges, with the historic community of Whitesburg and the town of Russellville situated along the Southern railroad line.

Genealogists and local historians will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and community hubs, including Hubert Chapel, Talley Chapel, and the Cedar Creek Church. The map preserves the locations of numerous family burial grounds like the Bassett Cem and Armstrong Cem. Industry and early infrastructure are represented by the Quarry near Potato Hill and the Gain Mill, while recreational points like Fall Creek Dock signify the area's transition into a destination for lake-based activity.