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2016 Map of Burgess Falls

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Burgess Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Burgess Falls Lake and its dramatic namesake waterfall, Burgess Falls, define the central landscape of this Putnam and White County border region. The Falling Water River flows through the center of the sheet, carving a path toward Center Hill Lake in the southwest. The terrain is characterized by intricate drainage systems including Cane Creek, Hudgens Creek, and Post Oak Creek, interspersed with local landmarks like Hickey Ridge and Tibbs Hollow.

Settlement patterns in this era show a mix of established rural communities like Macedonia and Bakers Crossroads alongside modern infrastructure. The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport occupies a prominent plateau to the east, while numerous family-named burial grounds, such as Harris Cemetery, Elrod Cemetery, and Dobbs Cemetery, provide critical anchors for genealogical research. Small named localities like Ditty and One Grand Field reflect the persistent local identity of these upland communities.