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2011 Map of Dougherty Gap

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dougherty Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Harrisburg and Chelsea anchor this 2011 survey of the Lookout Mountain region, where the topography is defined by the deep "gulfs" that cut into the plateau. The map details a landscape transition from the high ridges of Gulf Mountain and Bald Mountain down into the narrow valleys where many small settlements were established. Cultural sites are frequent in these lowland corridors, including specialized locations such as the Valley View Ranch Camp and Camp Juliette Low, along with several family-associated burial grounds like Long Cemetery and Hemphill Cemetery.

Water plays a central role in the geography here, with Mountain Cove Lake and the winding Teloga Creek influencing the placement of local infrastructure. Transportation through this terrain relies on gaps in the mountains, notably Dougherty Gap, Harrisburg Gap, and Neal Gap. These natural passes have dictated the flow of travel for generations, connecting rural communities like Teloga and Neal Crossing to the wider county road network, including historic routes such as Shinbone Valley Rd and Gilreath Mill Rd.