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2013 Map of Elkton

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Elkton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Elk River winds through the heart of this Southern Tennessee landscape, defining the character of the settlements and geography in Giles County. Established communities such as Elkton and Dickson Town sit along the eastern reaches, while the river's path creates distinct landforms like Beasley Island and Whitfield Island. Further upstream, the crossing at Sugartree Ford and the presence of Vinta Mill reflect a historical reliance on the waterway for both travel and industry.

Upland from the river valley, the terrain is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and small crossroads. From Poplar Hill to Conway, the map documents a network of rural routes such as Vinta Mill Rd and Tucker Bend Rd that connect isolated hollows. Notable topographic features including Turkey Knob, Ward Bluff, and Blowing Spring Hollow provide a detailed look at the local elevation changes that influenced 21st-century land use and settlement patterns.