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2022 Map of Daus

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Sequatchie River carves a narrow, dramatic path through the Sequatchie Valley, bounded by the massive wall of the Cumberland Escarpment to the west and Walden Ridge to the east. This landscape is defined by its deep hollows and gulfs, such as Woodcock Gulf and Mosley Gulf, which dictate the rural settlement patterns along the valley floor. Small communities like Daus, Cartwright, and Condra are linked by W Valley Rd and E Valley Rd, following the natural corridor created by the river.

Local family history is deeply embedded in the land, evidenced by numerous small burial grounds including Condra Memorial Cem, Cookston Cem, and Pickett Cem. The inclusion of the Possum Bottom Airport and Grayson Mill Cr illustrates the intersection of modern utility with older industrial legacies. In the northeast, the county seat of Dunlap anchors the region, while landmarks like Anderson Gap and Lane Cove highlight the complex topography that has historically isolated and protected these valley settlements.