{"product_id":"1951-tennessee-fishing-guide-tva-foldout-map","title":"1951 Fishing Guide to Great Lakes of Tennessee “No Mosquitos – No Closed Season.” Foldout Ephemera","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e1951 TVA Fishing Guide with Fold-Out Map of Tennessee Lakes and Dock Listings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eA striking and increasingly scarce piece of early Tennessee Valley Authority recreational ephemera, this \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"706\"\u003e1951 Fishing Guide to the Great Lakes of Tennessee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e captures a pivotal moment in mid-century American outdoor culture—when newly created reservoirs transformed the region into a premier fishing destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eIssued by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eTennessee Department of Conservation\u003c\/strong\u003e in cooperation with the TVA and U.S. Army Engineers, this 14-panel fold-out guide extends \u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e38 inches in length\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining detailed cartography, lake data, and travel-style promotion into one highly visual piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eThe bold cover—featuring a \u003cstrong\u003esmiling angler holding a largemouth bass\u003c\/strong\u003e against a vivid blue background—advertises the era’s optimistic promise: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e“No Mosquitos – No Closed Season.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Inside, the guide unfolds into a comprehensive system of maps and indexed lake data designed for both planning and exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #6A7A8A; background-color: #f4f6f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #4a5560; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eHistorical Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eThis guide was produced during the early years of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s reservoir system, often referred to as the \u003cstrong\u003e“Great Lakes of the South.”\u003c\/strong\u003e By 1951, lakes such as Norris, Cherokee, Pickwick, and Kentucky Lake had transformed the region—both environmentally and economically. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eThe promotion of \u003cstrong\u003e“No Closed Season” \u003c\/strong\u003ereflected experimental wildlife management practices aimed at encouraging recreational use, while the phrase \u003cstrong\u003e“No Mosquitos”\u003c\/strong\u003e highlighted the perceived advantages of large, managed reservoirs over earlier swamp conditions. Publications like this were distributed to attract tourism and position Tennessee as a leading destination for sport fishing in postwar America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eFive panels present a detailed map of Tennessee’s reservoir system, with an alphanumeric coding system identifying major lakes such as Cherokee, Douglas, Pickwick, and others. Each lake corresponds to a structured grid listing dock locations, operators, and amenities—including boats, bait, tackle, meals, lodging, and outboard motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eAdditional panels outline fishing regulations, licensing fees, and descriptions of each lake’s size, location, and principal game fish—offering a complete snapshot of how these waters were introduced and promoted to the public in the early 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #dee6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eFraming Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eThe bold blue cover with its mid-century typography and \u003cstrong\u003eclassic angler imagery\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a standout display piece. Equally compelling, the fully extended map—spanning over three feet—offers strong graphic impact when framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eIdeal for lake houses, cabins, fishing lodges, or rustic interiors, it pairs beautifully with vintage sporting décor and Americana collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery good condition for vintage ephemera.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light edge chipping and expected age toning with some foxing. The first fold shows minor splitting, though the structure remains fully intact and sound. Colors remain bright and the fold-out is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBrowse the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/collections\/reference-instruction-books-field-guides\" title=\"Reference Books, Text Books, Field Guides \u0026amp; Biographies\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eBiographies \u0026amp; Reference Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e more nature guides or links to other\u003c\/span\u003e printed works by category or the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" title=\"Paper \u0026amp; Ephemera | Vintage Postcards, Prints \u0026amp; Paper Collectibles\" href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/collections\/paper-ephemera\"\u003ePaper \u0026amp; Ephemera Collection\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efor more vintage and antique paper collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Tennessee Department of Conservation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43099958116419,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/FishingGuide021_88b650e1-5b6e-4224-bd32-439a111e7520.jpg?v=1774998636","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/1951-tennessee-fishing-guide-tva-foldout-map","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}