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2019 Map of John Sevier

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of John Sevier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Holston River winds through this portion of East Tennessee, defining the landscape between House Mtn and the growing northeast edge of Knoxville. The river's path is marked by distinctive navigation points such as Double Fish Trap Shoals, Cabbage Island, and Craigheads Shoals, reflecting a long history of river-based geography. The surrounding terrain is characterized by parallel ridges and valleys, including Beaver Valley and Hines Valley, which have historically dictated the placement of long-standing transportation corridors like Rutledge Pike and Washington Pike.

Settlement patterns reveal a mix of established communities like Mascot and Maloneyville alongside smaller junctions such as Harbison Crossroads. For those tracing local genealogy or land use, the map identifies numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Old Poor Farm Cem, England-Legg Cem, and Biagiotti Cem. From the railroad hub at John Sevier to the heights of McAnnally Ridge, the map documents the persistent rural character and complex topography that continues to shape this region.