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1946 Map of Grassy Cove

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Grassy Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The remarkable limestone sinkhole of Grassy Cove dominates this Tennessee landscape, where the valley floor sits hundreds of feet below the surrounding peaks of Brady Mountain and Black Mountain. This geological karst feature is a self-contained basin where water drains into subterranean passages like Saltpeter Cave and Mill Cave rather than surface outlets. The 1946 field examination by the Tennessee Valley Authority records a network of rural life tied to these high-elevation valleys, including the small settlements of Alloway and Jewett.

To the south, the terrain rises sharply toward Walden Ridge and Hinch Mtn, which is marked by an intriguing area known as The Deadening. The map serves as a vital record for family researchers, pinpointing remote burial sites such as Reed Cem, Hinch Cem, and Johnson Stand Cem. Industry and infrastructure of the era are represented by the Spring City Lookout Tower and a Powderhouse located near Jewett Creek.