2016 Map of Fountain Head

About this map

Portland and its surrounding Sumner County countryside are defined by a network of creeks and small settlements in this recent survey. The landscape is marked by numerous historic burial grounds including the Old Fountain Head Cem and Old Brush Cem, reflecting generations of local family history. To the north, Sengtown sits near the headwaters of the West Fork Drakes Creek, while the Portland Municipal Airport serves the growing aviation needs of the community. The terrain drops into distinct valleys like Butler Mill Hollow and Buttermilk Hollow in the southeast, where smaller communities such as Sulphura and Rock Bridge are situated. This map documents a modern snapshot of the region's balance between municipal expansion, such as the Portland City Lake, and its rural roots preserved in name and place across the rolling Tennessee uplands.