2010 Map of Burgess Falls

About this map

Burgess Falls Lake and the Falling Water River dominate this landscape south of Cookeville, where the water is harnessed at the Burgess Falls Dam. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, including Hickey Ridge and the distinct depressions of Tibbs Hollow and Cane Hollow. Local history is preserved in a high density of family burial grounds such as Grimes Cemetery, Elrod Cemetery, and O'Connor Cemetery, which are scattered throughout the rural landscape near the small settlement of Huntland. The eastern portion of the map shows the transition toward local infrastructure with the Sparta-White County Airport and a network of namesake roads like Burgess School Rd, reflecting the region's mid-century development and community centers. Cane Creek and its many branches, including Phelps Branch, provide a complex drainage system that feeds into the larger reservoir system.