2013 Map of Pennine

About this map

Walden Ridge and the Walden Mountain Rd dominate this portion of the Cumberland Plateau, where high ridges are dissected by a complex network of creeks and forks. The landscape is defined by its dramatic hydrology, notably Stinging Fork Falls and the winding course of the Piney River. Small settlements such as Pennine and Ideal Valley are situated along the primary transportation corridors, while the higher elevations are marked by distinctive landmarks like Horseshoe Bend on Moccasin Cr and the narrow passage of Shut in Gap. The nomenclature of the hollows, including Schoolhouse Hollow, Sow Hollow, and Dead Negro Hollow, suggests a history of localized subsistence and early mountain communities. This map provides a clear view of the rural Tennessee backcountry before modern developments significantly altered the traditional patterns of the plateau.