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2022 Map of Alto

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Alto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Prairie Plains and the neighboring settlements of Alto and Providence anchor this landscape where the Tennessee hills meet the dramatic Cumberland Escarpment. The terrain is defined by its deep coves and river bottoms, such as Roark Cove and Dickey Bottom, which have dictated the path of local travel for generations. Genealogists will find a high density of family-named burial sites, including Dotson Cem, Ikard Cem, and Nevill Cem, reflecting the ancestral footprints of the Pelham Valley area.

Water plays a central role in the geography, from the Elk River and Beans Cr to more localized features like Partin Spring and Bluebell Island. The transition from the lower agricultural plains to the heights of Monteagle and Caldwell Ridge is marked by steep slopes and unique landmarks such as Wild Boar Bluff and the curiously named Pull Tight Hill, illustrating the varied topography of this section of Middle Tennessee.