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2010 Map of Decatur

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Decatur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Decatur serves as a focal point in this landscape where the Tennessee River's waters are managed by the Watts Bar Dam. The area's transition into a modern reservoir environment is evident, with the expansive Chickamauga Lake and Watts Bar Lake dominating the river valley. Despite these broad waters, many small-scale landings and crossings remain documented, such as Vineyard Landing, Englerock Landing, and the Pinhook Ferry, reflecting a long history of river-dependent transport.

Genealogists will find a dense concentration of family burial grounds scattered throughout the ridges and hollows, including the Old Goodfield Cemetery, Smith-Wilkey Cemetery, and Porter-Ward Cemetery. Local landmarks like the Watts Bar Resort and Forest Grove Bridge highlight the mid-century development of the region for both infrastructure and recreation. The varied terrain is marked by distinctive formations such as River Knobs and Guinn Narrows, which shape the path of the winding river.