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2013 Map of Neddy Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The French Broad River carves a deep valley through Cocke County, serving as the central artery for the riverbank settlements of Del Rio and Bridgeport. This landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where the river bypasses Huff Island and is spanned by the James T Huff Bridge. Inland, the terrain rises sharply toward Neddy Mountain and the Meadow Creek Mountains, revealing a complex network of hollows such as Iron Mine Hollow and Summer House Hollow that speak to the area's geological and industrial past.

Smaller rural hubs like Baltimore, Forest Hill, and Nough are connected by winding mountain roads, while the presence of Click Mill on the Gulf Fork Big Creek highlights the historic reliance on local waterpower. From the high points of Jeffs Knob to the gaps at Pigeonroost Gap, the map reveals a rugged settlement pattern dictated by the Appalachian ridges and the fertile but narrow corridors along the river's path.