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2013 Map of Bulls Gap

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bulls Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Bulls Gap serves as a central junction on this East Tennessee landscape, where the Norfolk Southern rail line passes through the gap between Leading Ridge and Sheepbed Mountain. This 2013 survey illustrates a region defined by its traditional rural settlements and the winding shoreline of Cherokee Lake to the north. Smaller communities like Saint Clair, White Horn, and Pleasant Hill are connected by a network of historic routes, including Stagecoach Rd and the Lee Valley Rd.

The topography is marked by several prominent ridges and hollows, such as Rush Hollow and Wildcat Hollow, which have long shaped the local farmsteads and transport patterns. Moving toward the Holston River valley, the map identifies several distinct shoals like Drumhole Shoals and Smiths Shoals, along with family landmarks such as Austins Mill and Mount Zion Church. This modern edition provides an detailed look at how the region's geography continues to dictate its settlement patterns along the mountain gaps.