1960 Map of Watauga Dam

About this map

Watauga Lake dominates the landscape of eastern Tennessee, where the rising waters of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s mid-century projects reshaped the local geography. The map illustrates the relocation of communities like Butler, once situated in the valley now submerged by the reservoir, and the establishment of new recreational sites such as Watauga Point Recreational Area and Fish Springs Dock. Significant infrastructure like the Watauga Dam and the Butler Memorial Bridge highlight the engineering required to manage the Watauga River.