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2019 Map of Parrottsville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Nolichucky River winds through this section of Cocke and Greene counties, creating a landscape defined by sharp ridges and complex drainage systems. Near the town of Parrottsville, the presence of Brookside Mill on Clear Cr suggests a legacy of local water-powered industry, while the nearby Salem community and Ottinger area reflect the agricultural settlement patterns of East Tennessee. Significant genealogical markers are scattered throughout the hills, including the Harneds Chapel Graveyard and Ottinger Cem.

River navigation and crossing points are clearly documented through features like Hale Bridge, Scruggs Shoals, and Buleys Shoals. The rugged interior is broken by numerous hollows named for local families, such as Baysinger Hollow and Freshour Hollow. These terrain features, alongside peaks like Pate Hill and Ellison Knob, illustrate the traditional Tennessee ridge-and-valley geography before modern development significantly altered the rural character of the region.