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2022 Map of Dodson Branch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Roaring River carves a winding path through this northern Tennessee landscape, defining the northern border of Putnam County as it meets Jackson County. The terrain is marked by a complex network of hollows and ridges, including Backbone Ridge and the distinctive Seven Knobs. Natural hydrology takes center stage at The Boils and the southern Dry Creek Falls.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground and creek valleys, centered on small communities like Dodson Branch, Freewill, and Center Grove. For genealogists, the map is a dense resource of family-named landmarks and burial grounds, such as Twelve Corners Cem, Birdwell Cem, and Stafford Cem. The local road network, including Cummins Mill Rd and Mabry School Rd, reflects the area's rural history and connection to early industry and education.