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2016 Map of Palmer

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Gruetli-Laager and Palmer anchor this study of the south-central Cumberland Plateau, where the high tableland begins its descent toward the Tennessee River valley. The Tennessee Valley Divide bisects the northern half of the area, separating the headwaters of Fall Creek and Lick Cr from the southward-flowing drainages. This high-altitude landscape is characterized by its deep coves and gulfs, such as Bearpen Gulf and Reel Cove, where numerous branches like Griffith Cr and Kelley Cr have carved into the plateau edge.

Genealogists will find a high density of family and community burial sites including Griffith Creek Cem, Presnell Cem, and Palmer City Cem. The settlement pattern follows the narrow ridges and creek bottoms, with small communities like Tatesville and Griffith Creek linked by roads such as Daus Mountain Rd and Palmer Firetower Rd. Notable landmarks like Cow Rock and Ross Mtn provide vertical relief in an area defined by its complex topography and numerous hollows.