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2019 Map of Mount Airy

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Sequatchie River carves a deep path through the Sequatchie Valley, separating the steep rise of the Cumberland Escarpment from the heights of Walden Ridge. This 2019 survey documents the settlement patterns along the valley floor, where the city of Dunlap serves as a hub near the convergence of Big Brush Creek and the river. Family history is etched into the landscape through numerous small burial grounds, including the John M Hixson Cem, McWilliams Cem, and Harvey Cem.

Infrastructure like Standifer Bridge and Kelly Bridge connects the valley's rural corridors, while the terrain features of Swanner Pass and Alexander Gap highlight the geological barriers that have shaped local transport for generations. From the small community of Mount Airy to the northern reaches of Pailo, the map provides a contemporary look at land use in this part of Bledsoe and Sequatchie Counties.