1952 Map of White Hollow

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Norris Lake dominates this landscape, its fingers reaching deep into the hollows of the Dividing Ridge and Big Ridge. In the early 1950s, the area reflects the significant changes brought by the Tennessee Valley Authority, with the inundated valleys of the Clinch River and Powell River creating numerous islands such as Bear Hole Island and Wood Duck Island. The terrain remains dotted with legacy sites from the pre-dam era, including a high concentration of family burial grounds like Lays Cemetery and Longmire Cemetery. Recreation and conservation efforts are evident in the sprawling Chuck Swan Central Management Area and Big Ridge State Park. Further inland, the settlement of Lindamood and landmarks like the Hickory Star Boat Dock and Boy Scout Camp illustrate the post-war shift toward lake-centered life and forest management.