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2019 Map of Monteagle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Monteagle and the surrounding high country of the Cumberland Plateau dominate this 2019 survey, where the convergence of Grundy Co, Marion Co, and Franklin Co marks a complex topographical landscape. The map details the dramatic descent from the plateau into numerous named coves, including Monteagle Cove, Bear Den Cove, and Jumpoff Cove. These deep recesses are fed by waterways like Battle Creek and Fiery Gizzard Creek, creating a network of ridges and points such as Raven Den Point and The Pinnacles.

Genealogists will find a significant distribution of burial sites across the terrain, from Lappin Cem in the north to Jumpoff Cem near the plateau edge. The settlement at Summerfield and the residential layout of Tracy City show the modern footprint of these mountain communities, while historic locations like Sand Switch and Martin Springs highlight the importance of traditional transport corridors through the gaps and along the base of the Palisades.