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2013 Map of Pickwick

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pickwick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Pickwick Dam anchors this stretch of the Tennessee River, where the waters expand into the broad reach of Kentucky Lake. The landscape is defined by a dense network of named hollows and ridges, such as Sulphur Spring Hollow and Chimney Hollow, which drain into numerous creeks feeding the river. Along the eastern shoreline, the settlement of Bruton Branch and developments like Holiday Hills show the residential and recreational footprint near the water, while the Hardin Company Dock points to the area's river-based logistics.

In the southern reaches, the community of Red Sulphur Springs sits near its eponymous Red Sulphur Springs Br, reflecting a long history of local water sources. Further inland, Mount Tabor Spring and Blowing Spring emphasize the karst-like topography of the region. Distinctive high points like Turkey Knob and the long ridge of Sand Mountain provide a clear view of the elevation changes typical of the Hardin County terrain during this modern era.