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2019 Map of Chuckey

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Chuckey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Nolichucky River meanders through the heart of Greene County, carving a landscape defined by numerous shoals and river islands such as Cane Island and Ripley Island. This 2019 survey captures the rural character of the region, where small settlements like Chuckey, Rheatown, and Afton are connected by a network of historic routes including the Chuckey Hwy and Old Stage Rd. To the south, the terrain rises into the foothills of the Cherokee National Forest, a significant protected area that anchors the southern boundary of the map.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries. Sites like Glaze Cem, Philadelphia Cem, and Fox Cem provide critical links to early residents, while named crossings such as Earnest Bridge and Brown Bridge mark traditional transit points. The map also highlights the convergence of industry and aviation with the presence of Hensley Airpark, situated near the cluster of river shoals including H Earnests Shoals and Gillespies Shoals.