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2019 Map of Doe

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Iron Mountain dominates the landscape of this corner of northeast Tennessee, forming a prominent ridge that defines the boundary between Carter and Johnson Counties. This high-elevation terrain is preserved within the Cherokee National Forest, with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winding across the crest and descending into the valleys. The map illustrates a rural network of small mountain settlements including Damascus, Shady Valley, and Doeville, where life follows the paths of the many branches and creeks that feed into Roan Creek.

Evidence of local history and family legacies is found in the scattered cemeteries such as Morley Cem and Campbell Cem, along with named hollows like Arnold Hollow and Cook Hollow. The road network reflects older routes of travel, such as Old Stage Rd and Old Hwy 67, which connect these small communities through narrow gaps like Shady Gap and Battleham Gap. The presence of landmarks like Williams Island in the south and the natural formation at Chimney Rock highlights the varied topography of this Appalachian highlands region.