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2016 Map of Coeburn

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Coeburn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The town of Coeburn serves as a central hub in this rugged Appalachian landscape, where the Norfolk Southern rail line cuts through the ridges of the Jefferson National Forest. This 2016 survey illustrates the deep integration of infrastructure into the terrain, evidenced by the Little Tom Tunnel and Swede Tunnel required to navigate the area's steep relief. To the north, the Tennessee Valley Divide marks a significant hydrological boundary, separating the headwaters that flow toward the Tennessee River system.

Genealogists will find a high density of family-named burial sites across the landscape, such as Kilgore Cem, Edwards Cem, and Stallard Cem, often located on the slopes of named heights like Caney Ridge and Sandy Ridge. Small settlements and named hollows, including Possum Hollow and Crab Orchard, are connected by a network of winding mountain roads like Herald Rd and Dan Hall Rd, reflecting a settlement pattern dictated by the winding path of the Guest River and its numerous tributaries.