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2019 Map of Loudon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Loudon serves as a prominent river hub where the Norfolk Southern railroad crosses the Tennessee River near Huff Ferry Bend. The landscape is defined by the expansive waters of Watts Bar Lake and Tellico Lake, which surround significant landforms like Carmichael Island and Blair Bend. The settlement pattern reflects a mix of established town life and rural history, with smaller nodes such as Robinson Mill, Burton Mill, and Eve Mills situated along tributaries like Steekee Creek and Fork Creek.

Genealogists and local historians can find numerous family-named burial grounds across the hills, including Watt Cemetery, Hickman Cem, and Robertson Cem. Educational and religious foundations are represented by the Steekee School and Corinth Church. The transition from the urban streets of Loudon to the planned community of Tellico Village illustrates the modern development along the river's ridges, such as Poplar Springs Ridge and the Bat Creek Knobs.