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1947 Map of Burrow Cove

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Burrow Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Cumberland Plateau geology defines this 1947 survey, where the Tennessee Valley Divide separates complex drainage systems. The Elk River winds through Burrow Cove, while the southeastern corner is anchored by the coal-associated landscape of Tracy City and the Grundy State Forest. This area shows a high density of rural institutions from the mid-century, including the Clouse Hill Sch, Campground Sch, and Payne Cove Sch.

Natural landmarks like Wonder Cave, Deer Lick Falls, and the Natural Bridge highlight the subterranean and water-carved features of the escarpment. Transportation is dominated by the Dixie Highway and the St Louis and Nashville Chattanooga rail line, which served the region's industrial and travel needs. Genealogists will find numerous family-named landmarks and burial grounds, such as Hargiss Cem, Hamby Cem, and Summerfield Cem, providing a clear record of local settlement patterns.