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2019 Map of Burrow Cove

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Burrow Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Cumberland Plateau rises sharply above the Elk River in this detailed survey, where agricultural flats meet the deeply incised valleys of Burrow Cove and Payne Cove. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, featuring numerous family-named overlooks and hollows such as Wild Boar Bluff, Fults Hollow, and Sunset Rock. These landforms dictate the settlement patterns of communities like Monteagle and Tracy City, which sit atop the plateau, while smaller hamlets like Piedmont and Pelham occupy the lower elevations along the river's path.

Local history is preserved in a dense network of family cemeteries, including Campbell Cem, Bethel Cem, and Hamby Cem, scattered near the headwaters of Bostick Cr and Joy Cr. The map captures a mix of residential growth and natural features, from the industrial proximity of Tracy City to the secluded Deer Lick Falls and Highlander Pond. Transportation routes like Burroughs Cove Rd and Vista Vue Trl navigate the challenging terrain, connecting historic ridge settlements to the valley floors.