2019 Map of Altamont

About this map

Beersheba Springs and Altamont crown the plateau of Grundy County on this 2019 survey, where the rugged topography of the Cumberland Plateau meets the sharp descents of the South Cumberland State Park area. The landscape is defined by deep incisions like Savage Gulf and Big Creek Gulf, with dramatic landmarks such as the Stone Door and Ranger Falls highlighting the region's steep sandstone escarpments. The settlement pattern reveals the area's diverse cultural history, from the established communities at Gruetli-Laager and Cumberland Heights to the legacy of the Swiss Colony Cem. In the northern reaches, the Collins River winds through the valley floor near Tarlton, while a network of rural roads such as Northcutts Cove Rd and Old State Hwy 56 connect the high-country settlements. Local heritage is further preserved in numerous family and community sites, including Morton Cem, Walker Cem, and Fults Cem.