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2019 Map of Erin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Erin and the surrounding Tennessee hills reveal a landscape shaped by a dense network of hollows and ridges at the border of Stewart and Houston Counties. The town center is situated along Wells Cr and Erin Br, serving as a focal point for several smaller outlying settlements like Arlington and Denmark. The terrain is characterized by named geographical features such as Tennessee Ridge and the Slaughter Hollow drainage, which dictate the winding paths of local roads and the placement of historic family burial grounds.

Genealogists can find numerous established cemeteries throughout the countryside, including Kennedy Cem, Bratschi Cem, and Pollard Cem near the southern settlement of Pollard. To the north, the proximity of Cumberland City near Kizer Ridge highlights the region's connection to the larger river valley economy, while secluded locations like Secret Prayer Hollow and Tantrough Hollow suggest a long-standing local nomenclature rooted in the region's rural history.