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1948 Map of Hollytree

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Hollytree
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Bingham Mountain and Sharp Mountain dominate this corner of the Cumberland Plateau, where the landscape is defined by deep coves and an intricate network of limestone sinks. The settlement of Hollytree sits at the base of the heights, serving as a focal point for a rural community connected by valley roads and mountain gaps. Numerous family-named cemeteries such as Maples Cem, Todd Cem, and Moon Cem are scattered across the terrain, offering significant evidence of local lineage and the early homesteading patterns of Jackson and Madison counties.

Water plays a critical role in the geography here, with features like Keel Sinks, Jackson Sinks, and Chalybeate Spring illustrating the subterranean drainage typical of the region's karst topography. The map also identifies landmarks such as Scott Cave and the Cave Stand, while the presence of Mt Nebo Church and Pleasant Mount Church highlights the spiritual centers for the inhabitants of Jones Cove and Killingsworth Cove.