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2013 Map of Decatur

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Decatur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Decatur serves as the central hub of this landscape where the Tennessee River valley meets the rising terrain of the River Knobs and Decatur Ridge. The 2013 topography reveals a complex shoreline dominated by Watts Bar Lake and Dallas Lake, reflecting the legacy of mid-century hydroelectric and navigation projects. Local history is etched into the landscape through features like the Pinhook Ferry crossing and established landings such as Powers Landing and the Watts Bar Resort.

Settlement patterns vary from the organized streets of the county seat to smaller communities like Breedenton, Slabtown, and Calico. The map provides detailed placement of family-named landmarks including Blalock Ridge, Correll Ridge, and Ditney Ridge, alongside natural features such as Guinn Narrows and Ingle Rocks. This modern survey documents the contemporary road network, including Old Dixie Hwy, while preserving the locations of springs and creek branches that have defined Meigs County geography for generations.