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2024 Map of Doran Cove

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Doran Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Russell Cave National Monument anchors this corner of the Cumberland Plateau where the Alabama and Tennessee state line crosses a complex landscape of hollows and coves. The rugged geography is defined by steep ridges like Montague Mtn and Summerhouse Mtn, which separate deep recesses such as Jeffries Cove and McMahan Cove. Settlement patterns follow the lower elevations and water sources, with small communities like Orme and Mount Carmel positioned near the transitions from plateau to valley floor.

Transportation and genealogy are well-represented, with CSX Transportation rail lines running near the banks of Guntersville Lake and Widows Creek. Local family history is preserved in numerous upland burial sites, including the Ridley Family Cem and Wynne Cem. The map captures the industrial and logistical character of the area through features like the Stevenson Airport and the historic river crossing at Ridleys Ferry.