1947 Map of Burrow Cove

About this map

Cumberland Plateau geology defines this region of Tennessee, where the landscape drops sharply into deep drainages like Burrow Cove and Layne Cove. This 1947 survey captures a transitional moment for the local mountain economy, featuring the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway as it winds toward the coal-rich vicinity of Tracy City. The map is particularly rich in family history and subterranean landmarks, documenting numerous small burial grounds such as Hamby Cem and Warren Cem, alongside famed geological features like Wonder Cave, Big Mouth Cave, and the Natural Bridge. Rural community life is anchored by one-room schoolhouses and country chapels, including Clouse Hill Sch and Bethel Ch. Settlement patterns follow the valley floors near the Elk River and Big Fiery Gizzard Creek, while the higher elevations are preserved within the Grundy State Forest.