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2010 Map of Howard Quarter

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Howard Quarter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Clinch River snakes through the center of this Claiborne County landscape, creating sharp meanders like Posey Bend and Lee Bend. This 2010 survey illustrates a region defined by its narrow valleys and prominent ridgelines, including the Butt of Newmans Ridge and Brushy Ridge. The settlement pattern follows the drainages of Big Sycamore Creek and Indian Creek, where numerous family cemeteries point to deep roots in the area. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites such as Howardton Cemetery, Pearson Cemetery, and Spradling Cemetery scattered throughout the hollows.

Transportation infrastructure centers on the Evans Ferry Bridge, while the topography is punctuated by features like The Narrows and Sharp Mountain. The map also identifies local landmarks such as Grissom Island and the expansive Big Ridge Lake in the southwest corner. The presence of a Mine and various gaps like Fugate Gap and Tip Gap provide insight into how the physical geography shaped both the industry and movement of people across this East Tennessee terrain.