2013 Map of Altamont

About this map

Beersheba Springs and Altamont anchor this survey of the Cumberland Plateau, where the landscape is defined by the steep transition from high tablelands to deep drainage basins. The area’s historic transportation routes are visible through names like Old Stagecoach Rd and Old Highway 56, tracing the movement of travelers and goods across Grundy County before modern infrastructure reshaped the climb. Natural landmarks like the Stone Door and Pepper Hollow highlight the dramatic geology of the region, where the Collins River and numerous creeks such as Firescald Cr and Savage Cove Cr have carved the plateau’s edges. To the south, the Gruetli Gas Field and Cumberland Heights suggest the continued importance of land use and resource extraction in this part of Tennessee. This 2013 record captures the intersection of early settlement patterns and the enduring physical geography of the Savage Gulf vicinity.