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2019 Map of Morgan Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Walden Ridge and the Cumberland Escarpment dominate this section of the Cumberland Plateau, where the high tableland breaks sharply down toward Dayton and the Tennessee River valley. The landscape is defined by its deep incisions, including North Pole Gulf and Cranmore Cove, which create a natural barrier between the upland settlements and the valley floor. Small communities such as Friendship, Liberty Hill, and Morgan Springs are scattered across the ridge, connected by a network of rural roads like Summer City Rd and Quarter Hollow Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family-named burial grounds, including the Henderson Cem, Swafford Cem, and the Old Ogden Cem near Ogden. The map documents the intricate drainage system of the plateau, where Piney Cr, Morgan Cr, and Little Richland Creek carve through the sandstone. The presence of the Cumberland Trail winding along the bluff lines, including Buzzard Point and Johnson Bluff, highlights the area's role as a protected corridor along the escarpment.