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1980 Map of Snow Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Sequoyah Nuclear Plant dominates the northern bend of the Tennessee River on this 1980 survey, marked by its massive cooling towers and intricate electrical infrastructure. This era captures the transition of the Chickamauga Lake shoreline from rural farmland into a recreational and residential corridor. Large tracts of land are dedicated to Harrison Bay State Park, while newer developments like Lakesite and Pinebrook Estates emerge alongside established family enclaves.

The rugged eastern topography of White Oak Mountain and Lauderback Ridge provides a sharp contrast to the developed riverfront. Genealogists will find a dense concentration of family burial grounds, such as Roddy-Yarnell Cem and Old Penney Cem, often tucked away near ridges or within the Reservation Bdy. The map also preserves unique local landmarks like the Soap Box Derby Track and the Ooltewah Lookout Tower, illustrating the diverse civic and industrial life of this Hamilton County landscape.