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2022 Map of Cedar Creek

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Cedar Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Nolichucky River carves a winding path through this portion of Greene County, Tennessee, creating a landscape of prominent river bends and mid-stream islands. Features like Lineburgh Bend and Cochran Bend characterize the river's flow, while landforms such as Susong Island, Evans Island, and Jones Island define the waterway. This area is dotted with small agricultural crossroads and settlements, including Saint James, Walter Crossroad, and Russell Crossroad, reflecting a rural social structure anchored by local landmarks.

To the south, the terrain rises into the Cherokee National Forest, dominated by the ridge of Chuckey Mtn. The transition from the alluvial flats of Seven Springs Valley to the forested slopes illustrates the varied topography of the region. Family and local history can be traced through sites such as Mount Olive Cem and numerous named shoals like Hendersons Shoals and Cove Creek Shoals, which once served as vital river crossings and navigation points before modern bridge infrastructure.