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2019 Map of Grassy Cove

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Grassy Cove lies at the heart of this landscape where the Sequatchie Valley terminates, creating a unique geomorphological basin in the Cumberland Plateau. The area is defined by its deep coves and karst-influenced drainage, with water disappearing into subterranean systems near Devilstep Hollow and Grassy Cove Cr. The map highlights a long-standing rural community network, evidenced by numerous family and community burial sites such as Goodstock Cem Number One, Bristow Cem, and Johnson Stand Cem.

Upland terrain features like Hinch Mtn, Brady Mtn, and the curiously named The Deadening overlook the valleys, while small settlements like Jewett, Linary, and Alloway anchor the mountain roads. Hydrological features include Tranquilechee Lake and the headwaters of the Sequatchie River, illustrating the complex watershed of this portion of Tennessee. The intersection of three counties—Cumberland, Bledsoe, and Rhea—meets in the southern reaches of the quadrangle near Garrison Fork.