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1947 Map of Burrow Cove

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Burrow Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Cumberland Plateau dominates this topographic study, where the Tennessee Valley Divide snakes across the high ground between the headwaters of the Elk River and the rugged drainages of Fiery Gizzard Creek. This 1947 field-checked survey reveals a landscape defined by deep coves and steep ridges, such as Payne Cove and Burrow Cove Ridge. The settlement pattern follows the valley floors and the rim, anchored by the community of Tracy City and outlying clusters like Bergmantown and Piedmont.

Natural subterranean features are a distinct highlight, with prominent landmarks like Wonder Cave, Saltpeter Cave, and Trussell Cave noted along the escarpments. Cultural history is preserved through numerous small institutions, including Elkhead Sch and the Summerfield Cem. Transportation revolves around U.S. Highway 41 and the Dixie Highway, which navigate the elevation changes near Summerfield and Monteagle just as the area transitioned into the post-war era.