2019 Map of Orme

About this map

Orme sits at the base of the Cumberland Plateau, marking a landscape where deep limestone coves cut into the highland rim. This 2019 survey captures the complex topography of Marion County, where narrow valleys like Doran Cove and Sweetens Cove have long dictated the patterns of settlement and travel. The map highlights several family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as Beene Cem and Thomas Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogists. The network of mountain roads, including Jackson Point Rd and the old Stagecoach Rd, traces the historical routes used to navigate the sharp elevation changes between the plateau and the valley floors. Water sources are abundant, with numerous springs like Wildcat Spring and Holly Spring feeding the branches that flow toward Battle Creek and the southern edge of the quadrangle near South Pittsburg.