2016 Map of Ketner Gap

About this map

The Cumberland Escarpment defines the dramatic transition between the lowlands of the Sequatchie Valley and the high plateau of Walden Ridge. This landscape is marked by steep ascents at Ketner Gap and Ditch Gap, where the terrain rises sharply from the winding Sequatchie River towards the heights of Signal Mountain. The valley floor is dotted with small communities like Powells Crossroads and Whitwell, while the mountain slopes are etched with numerous stream branches such as Grayson Br and Meager Spring Br. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed, identifying several family burial grounds including Brock and Pickett Cem, Barker Cem, and Lusk Cem. The distribution of these small cemeteries and names like John Dempsey Rd suggest a long-established rural settlement pattern that follows the natural contours of the gaps and creek beds.