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1952 Map of White Hollow

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of White Hollow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Norris Lake dominates this 1952 revision, where the impounded waters of the Powell River and Clinch River wind through a complex system of ridges and hollows. The map illustrates a landscape transitioned into public management, centered on the Chuck Swan Forest and Wildlife Management Area and the Big Ridge State Park. Despite the inundation of many lower-lying areas, the higher ground preserves a wealth of genealogical markers, including numerous family burial grounds like the Lindamood Cem, McCarty Cem, and Farris Cem.

Recreational development is evident at Loyston Point Recreation Area and various scout camps, reflecting the mid-century shift toward the lake's use for leisure. Topographical features such as Dividing Ridge and Peninsula Ridge dictate the settlement patterns, while interior landmarks like Gaping Station and the Lookout Tower near Bluespring Church provide local points of reference for researchers tracing the pre-war homesteads of Union County.