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1961 Map of Trafford

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Trafford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Sand Mountain dominates the eastern horizon of this Jefferson and Blount County landscape, where the ridge and valley system creates a series of parallel features like Sand Ridge and Gravelly Ridge. Between these heights, the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks follow the low ground through Village Springs, connecting local industry to the wider region. The prevalence of multiple Strip Mine operations scattered across the central hills reflects the area's coal-producing character during the mid-20th century.

Rural community life centers on family and faith, evidenced by the numerous small congregations and burial grounds such as Philadelphia Cem Ch, Holston Chapel, and Hughes Cem. In the west, the Locust Fork snakes through the terrain, crossed by the Deans Ferry Bridge near Nyota. The map also captures several distinct settlements including Trafford and Bradford, providing a detailed look at the rural road network and small-town footprints before modern expansion.