2019 Map of Big Spring

About this map

Chickamauga Lake and the winding Tennessee River dominate this landscape along the border of Rhea and Meigs Counties. The river's path is marked by a complex network of backwaters and navigation points, including Kellys Shoals, Leas Shoals, and several low-lying islands like Hiwassee Island and Moon Island. The terrain is characterized by prominent elevations such as Garrison Bluff and Mt Carmel Ridge, which overlook numerous family-named hollows and sloughs. For those tracing local history, the map provides a high density of small burial grounds, from the Shaver Cem in the north to Mount Carmel Cem in the southeast. Transportation infrastructure is represented by the Mark Anton Airport and river crossings like The Culbert Bridge and Rattan Bridge, illustrating how modern connectivity integrates with the traditional riverside topography near Dayton and the settlement of Big Spring.