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2022 Map of Pennine

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Pennine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Cumberland Escarpment defines the dramatic transition between the high plateau of Walden Ridge and the lower Tennessee Valley. This landscape is marked by steep ravines and waterfalls, most notably Stinging Fork Falls and the headwaters of the Piney River. Small settlements such as Pennine and Milo sit near the edges of these topographical shifts, while the town of Spring City occupies the more level terrain to the east.

Family history is preserved in several small burial grounds scattered across the ridges, including Thurman Cem and Winnie Cem. The map traces the winding route of the Cumberland Trail as it follows the escarpment rim, providing a detailed look at the rural road network connecting Holloway Ridge to the valley below. Geographic landmarks like Horseshoe Bend on the Bumbee Cr highlight the intricate drainage patterns that have shaped this portion of Rhea and Bledsoe counties.