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1980 Map of Springvale

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Springvale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Nolichucky River winds through the southern half of this landscape, forming the distinctive Inman Bend before widening into the upper reaches of Douglas Lake. This area of Hamblen County reflects a mix of mid-century industrial infrastructure and established rural communities. Near Lowland, a substantial Filtration Plant and Sewage Disposal Plant sit alongside the Southern Railway tracks, highlighting the town's role in supporting regional utility and transit needs.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named sites, from McKenney Cem to Talley Cem, while civic landmarks like the National Guard Armory and the Morristown State Fish Hatchery mark the northern and central sections. The terrain is defined by the ridgelines of Bays Mountain and Little Mountain, which constrain the residential developments expanding from Morristown toward neighborhoods like Brockland Acres and Hurley Acres.