2016 Map of Philadelphia

About this map

Philadelphia and Loudon sit at the center of this Tennessee landscape where the waters of Sweetwater Creek and Pond Creek carve through a series of parallel ridges including Matlock Ridge and Snow Ridge. The map reveals a high concentration of family-named cemeteries such as Lay Cem, Carter Cem, and Marney Cem, indicating deep-rooted multi-generational land ownership across the Stockton Valley and Old Sweetwater areas. An unusual local landmark, the Fergusons Flying Circus Airport, is located just south of Loudon, illustrating the mix of traditional rural life and private aviation. The terrain is marked by significant topographical gaps like Galyon Gap, which historically dictated the paths of travel and communication between these east Tennessee valley communities.