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2013 Map of Lynchburg East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Lynchburg and the surrounding Tennessee foothills are defined by a complex landscape of ridges and hollows that historically shaped the region's agricultural and industrial patterns. The eastern outskirts of the town lead toward the expansive waters of Tims Ford Lake, where Sanders Causeway and Cooper Br provide vital crossings over the submerged topography. The area is dotted with small, localized settlements such as Turkey Creek, Raysville, and Bakertown, many associated with specific family names and distinct terrain features like Possumtrot Ridge and Stillhouse Hollow.

To the north, the Tullahoma Regional Airport/William Northern Field marks a transition toward more open land, while the interior remains rugged with numerous springs and drainages, including Faris Spring and E Fork Mulberry Cr. This terrain, characterized by features like Cobb Hollow and Cave Spring Hollow, reflects the traditional upland settlement patterns of the Highland Rim, where valleys provided shelter and water for generations of rural residents.