Description
Beautiful, antique map of Knoxville, Tennessee & surrounding Knox, Blount, Sevier & Swain County, North Carolina area. This is an authentic 1895 edition, 1895 print from the U.S. Geological Survey & NOT a computer reproduction. It is from a Geologic Atlas folio. See what Tennessee looked like 125 years ago. Lots of intricate details & geological contours. Map even has little squares for every house that existed at the time. The USGS cartographers were very thorough back then! This is one of the rare maps where the topographic symbols & map guide are on the front. Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful & rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts. Edition of 1895, printed 1895 Dimensions: 18 1/2" width x 21 1/2" height Features Cities & Towns: Knoxville, Maryville, Catlettsburg, Sevierville, Montvale Springs. Points of Interest: Knox County, Sevier County, Blount County, Swain County, Bays Mountain, The Slate Knobs, Chilhowee Mountain, Happy Valley, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee River, French River, Broad River, Dumpling Creek, Abrams Creek, Cades Cove, Bear Wallow Knob, Little Pigeon River, Hanging Rock, Underdowns Ferry, Shooks Gap, Pickens Gap, Knoxville & Augusta Railroad & many more hills, ponds, houses, churches & roads. Condition: Very Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great shape for being over 125 years old. Has staple-holes in margin from folio, & very light toning & edge-wear, but this will all add to vintage character when framed. We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up & shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded. Antique Knoxville, Tennessee 1895 Us Geological Survey Topographic Map - Knox, Sevier, Blount, Swain County, Maryville, Sevierville, Tn
