1961 Map of Trafford

About this map

Deep industrial roots and rural community life define the landscape along the Jefferson and Blount County line in the early 1960s. The Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks follow the winding course of the Locust Fork, serving coal interests evident in the numerous strip mines and the settlement at Nyota. This area preserves the locations of many local landmarks such as Bradford (Dixiana PO) and Village Springs, which sat at the edge of the prominent Sand Mountain ridge system. The map reveals a dense network of country faith and education, documenting places like Holston Chapel, Bethlehem Ch, and the Sterling Sch. Water features such as Gurley Creek and the man-made Lake Sueann contrast with the rugged terrain of The Narrows, illustrating how the local geography influenced the placement of early roads and small residential clusters like Trafford and Selfville.