2016 Map of Isoline

About this map

Creston and Woody sit atop the Cumberland Plateau, marking a landscape defined by small rural settlements and a high density of family cemeteries in the Tennessee uplands. This 2016 survey highlights the intricate drainage network where the Tennessee Valley Divide separates waters flowing toward the Obed River from those feeding into the Caney Fork Cr. The map preserves the locations of numerous historic burial sites, such as Tolletts Chapel Cem and Braddock Cem, which are vital for genealogical research in this part of Cumberland County. Civil infrastructure like the Carey Airport and the Downing Cr Reservoir contrast with the rugged topography of Big Hill and Hunter Meadow. The presence of small communities like Elmore and Bowman along US Highway 127 shows the enduring settlement patterns of the region's high plateau.