1963 Aerial View Douglas Dam & Lake TN Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

The vast expanse of Douglas Lake stretches toward the horizon, its deep blue waters framed by the rolling greenery of the Tennessee countryside. From this height, the massive concrete structure of the dam appears as a focal point, holding back the power of the French Broad River to create this peaceful reservoir. The distant silhouettes of the mountains stand as silent witnesses to this engineering marvel, a place where the force of nature has been harnessed to bring light and life to the valley below.

Details

Era: Chrome 1960s (1963)
City: Sevierville
State: Tennessee
Country: United States of America
Topics: Douglas Dam, Douglas Lake, French Broad River, Great Smoky Mountains, Mountains, Aerial View
Artist/Photographer: Not Noted
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, North Carolina

Additional Information

This postcard depicts Douglas Dam, a major Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) project. The card is specifically identifiable as a mid-1960s production due to the inclusion of the 28802 ZIP code on the reverse, a system introduced in 1963. The production number 48784 in the stamp box further narrows its manufacture to the 1963–1964 period. Published by the Asheville Post Card Co., this card serves as a high-quality example of the "Chrome" era, documenting the industrial landmarks that helped shape the modern landscape of East Tennessee.