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2013 Map of Grassy Cove

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Grassy Cove dominates the central landscape of this Cumberland County plateau, appearing as a sprawling limestone sink surrounded by prominent heights like Brady Mountain and McCullough Mountain. The drainage patterns here are particularly notable, with Grassy Cove Cr flowing toward the center of the cove where the water disappears underground, a classic karst feature. Small springs such as Newton Spring and Dripping Spring punctuate the slopes of Brady Bluff, while Tranquileechee Lake sits further south near Jewett.

Rural settlements and family-named landmarks are scattered throughout the highlands, including Linary in the northwest and Alloway to the east. Transportation routes follow the natural gaps in the ridges, such as Key Reed Gap and Hinch Gap, connecting the cove to the larger Sequatchie River valley. This 2013 survey provides a clear look at the persistent agricultural character of the area, defined by named hollows like Spears Hollow and Looney Hollow.