2010 Map of Calhoun

About this map

The Hiwassee River anchors this study of McMinn and Bradley counties, winding through a landscape defined by prominent river bends and steep ridges. Near the settlement of Calhoun, the river carves out Bates Bend and Hambright Bend, creating low-lying land punctuated by local landmarks like Henegar Bluff. This area preserves an extensive record of early community life through its numerous family and church burial grounds. Notable sites include the Shiloh Presbyterian Cemetery and the Calhoun Community Cemetery, along with smaller family plots like the Womack Cemetery and Britton Cemetery. The terrain transitions from the Oostanaula Valley in the north toward the elevations of Gettys Ridge and Mouse Creek Ridge, illustrating the traditional valley-and-ridge settlement patterns common to East Tennessee. Local history researchers will find a high density of named hollows and knobs, such as Swafford Knob and Dogwood Hollow, which often reflect the surnames of the area's early residents.