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2013 Map of Lobelville

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lobelville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lobelville serves as the central hub of this Middle Tennessee landscape, situated along the winding course of the Buffalo River. The topography is defined by an intricate network of hollows and ridges, such as Dividing Ridge and Snake Ridge, which have dictated the historical settlement patterns and road placements in the region. The river's influence is evident through numerous crossings and low-lying areas like Gilmore Bridge, Mill Bridge, and Leeper Bottom.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy family names through landmarks like Horner Spring, Niblett Hollow, and Ashley Hollow. The presence of the Lobelville Lookout Tower on the western heights and the unique geological formation of Standing Rock near the river highlight the area's varied terrain. Smaller watercourses, including Marrs Br and Terrapin Cr, feed into the river valley, supporting a rural environment where timber and small-scale agriculture traditionally thrived.