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2016 Map of Ooltewah

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Ooltewah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

White Oak Mountain and the surrounding ridges of Hamilton County define the landscape of this 2016 survey, where the suburban growth of Chattanooga meets the established communities of Ooltewah and Collegedale. The terrain is characterized by a series of parallel ridges and valleys, such as White Oak Valley and Rabbit Valley, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and settlements. Academic and civic life centers on the campus of Southern Adventist University and the nearby Collegedale Municipal Airport.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites preserved amidst the modern development, including Sylar Cem, Pollard Cem, and Tallant Cem. The presence of several gaps in the ridges, such as Dead Man Gap and Igou Gap, reveals the traditional passage points that have funneled travel through this complex topography for generations, connecting smaller locales like Apison and Mineral Park to the larger regional hub.