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2019 Map of Clouds

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

New Tazewell and the surrounding Claiborne County terrain are defined by a rhythmic sequence of ridges and hollows that drop toward the southern reaches of the Powell River. This landscape is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and historical burial grounds, such as the Moody Cem, Mayes Cem, and Skaggs Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Tennessee. To the south, the waters of Norris Lake reach into the valleys, while features like the Big Sink suggest the underlying karst topography of the region.

Small rural communities like Goin, Sandlick, and Lily Grove are connected by a network of backroads that wind through gaps in Wallen Ridge and Cupp Ridge. Local religious life is anchored at sites such as Fords Chapel and Watson Chapel, situated near the deeply etched drainages of Big Barren Cr and Sandlick Creek. The map provides a detailed view of the 21st-century settlement patterns in this area, including the growth near Head of Barren.