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2019 Map of Dodson Branch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Roaring River carves a deep path through northern Jackson County, defining a landscape of high ridges and narrow hollows. In this part of Middle Tennessee, small rural communities like Dodson Branch and Center Grove anchor the high ground between steep drainages. The map reveals a dense network of family-named landmarks and infrastructure, including Twelve Corners Cem and several other small burial grounds such as Birdwell Cem and Chaney Cem.

Hydrological features are particularly prominent, from the turbulent waters of The Boils on the river to Dry Creek Falls and the numerous branches feeding the Blackburn Fork. The terrain is marked by distinctive topographical features like Seven Knobs and several bluffs overlooking the river valley, including Pendleton Bluff and Hardscrabble Bluff. This survey provides a clear view of the transition from the Jackson County highlands into the northern reaches of Putnam County.