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2019 Map of Etowah

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Etowah stands as the central hub of this eastern Tennessee landscape, positioned between the ridges of the Cherokee National Forest and the winding course of Chestuee Creek. The town's layout, clearly defined by its grid near the L and N Reservoir, reflects a region shaped by both rail history and industry. To the south and west, the landscape transitions into a series of smaller rural communities and historic crossroads like Delano, Cog Hill, and Carlock, each anchored by local landmarks such as the Coghill Baptist Church Cem or New Bethel.

The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the steep rise of Starr Mtn and Poplar Springs Ridge, marking a sharp geographic boundary. This area is rich in small water features, including McSpadden Spring and Cane Cr, which descend from the highlands toward the Conasauga Creek valley. For those researching family history, the map provides an extensive network of cemeteries and small churches, such as Woodlawn Cem and the Cambria Baptist Church, scattered throughout the rural settlements.