2013 Map of Cardiff

About this map

Cumberland Plateau terrain defines the landscape of Roane County, where the settlement of Cardiff sits at the foot of ridges and hollows. The industrial legacy of the area is etched into the topography through names like Coalbank Hollow and Furnace Ave, while the community’s social fabric is anchored by the Mount Vernal Baptist Church. To the north, the terrain transitions into a network of ridges including Smith Mountain and Galbreth Ridge, intersected by numerous waterways such as Crab Orchard Cr and Clifty Cr. The map captures a moment of modern accessibility alongside traditional landmarks, showing the Rockwood Municipal Airport positioned near old travel points like Flat Rock Ford. From the heights of Mt Roosevelt State Forest to the small community of Pine Orchard, the survey details a region where infrastructure and natural relief are closely intertwined.