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2022 Map of Henson Gap

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Henson Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Cumberland Escarpment defines the dramatic transition from the Sequatchie Valley floor to the high plateau of Walden Ridge. Near the settlement of Dunlap, the landscape is shaped by the winding Sequatchie River and its tributaries, including Rogers Br and Henson Cr. This area is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and local burial sites, such as Davis Chapel Cem, Lewis Cem, and Davis Cem, which provide essential touchpoints for genealogical research in this part of Tennessee.

Upland terrain features like Barker Pounds, Corncrib Knob, and Mansfield Gulf reflect the complex topography of the plateau. Transportation routes like Henson Gap Rd and Lewis Chapel Rd navigate the steep elevation changes between the valley and the ridge. Distinctive geological formations, including The Horseshoe and Frederick Ridge, highlight the eroded edges of the plateau where water has carved deep drainage paths like Chickamauga Gulch.