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2019 Map of Dutch Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Clinch Mountain and Hinds Ridge define the northeast-to-southwest orientation of this East Tennessee landscape. The topography creates a series of parallel valleys, including Potato Valley, Clinch Valley, and Poor Valley, each hosting its own network of springs and streams like Richland Cr and Flat Cr. Settlement patterns follow these lowlands, with concentrations at Rutledge and Washburn. The map reveals a high density of small family burial grounds, such as Arnwine Cem, Kitts Cem, and Seymore Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted genealogical history of Grainger and Claiborne counties.

Local industry and infrastructure are visible through features like Beeler Mill and the Oakman Tunnel. Waterways like Norris Lake in the north and various shoals, including Sycamore Shoals and Hunters Shoals, illustrate the varied aquatic environment. The transition from established community centers like Liberty Hill to more isolated gaps and hollows, such as Dark Hollow and Buffalo Hollow, highlights the importance of the ridge-and-valley system in shaping travel and commerce.