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2010 Map of Appleton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Appleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Minor Hill serves as a primary geographic anchor for this section of Tennessee, where the landscape is defined by the convergence of several major creek forks. The drainage patterns of East Fork Sugar Creek, West Fork Sugar Creek, and West Fork Shoal Creek have carved a series of distinct hollows, many of which carry local family names such as Givens Hollow, Coffman Hollow, and Miller Hollow.

Genealogical interest is high throughout this area, evidenced by the numerous small burial grounds and spiritual centers like Mount Zion Church and the Booth Chapel Cemetery. A notable historical landmark, the Sam Davis Monument, stands near the center of the sheet, marking a site of local significance. The network of winding roads, including Foust Hill Rd and S Ridge Rd, follows the natural ridgelines and creek beds, illustrating the traditional settlement patterns of the rural South at the start of the 21st century.